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REQUIRED registrations

• ABN: Free
• Individual tax file number - done
• Business Name: $44 - 1yr, $102 - 3yr
• GST Registration: Free

Recommended registrations

• ATO online services for sole traders
• Trade Mark: GE$250
• domain name - done ( business email address )
• fuel tax credits

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Australian/Victorian Government Support for Online Retail Businesses

The Australian and Victorian governments offer several forms of assistance to help entrepreneurs establish online retail businesses. Here's an overview of the key resources available:

Federal Government Support

Business.gov.au

• Provides comprehensive guides for starting and running a business
• Offers information about regulations, licenses, and registrations
• Features business planning tools and templates

Australian Business License and Information Service (ABLIS)

• Helps identify necessary licenses, permits, and registrations

AusIndustry

• Offers grants and support programs for small businesses adopting digital technologies
• Provides the Small Business Digital Champions project to help businesses go online

Export Market Development Grants (EMDG)

• Financial assistance for businesses looking to expand internationally through online channels

Victorian State Government Support

Business Victoria: business.vic.gov.au

• Offers dedicated small business mentoring services
• Provides digital business support programs
• Features workshops and webinars on e-commerce and digital marketing

Small Business Victoria

• Runs low-cost workshops on digital skills and e-commerce strategies
• Offers mentoring programs specifically for online businesses

LaunchVic

• Supports tech startups including e-commerce platforms
• Offers funding opportunities and networking events

Upskill My Business

• Free online learning platform with courses on digital marketing and e-commerce

Grants and Financial Support

• Victorian Small Business Digital Adaptation Program: Provides rebates for digital tools
• Victorian Business Support Fund: Periodically offers grants for business growth
• Cyber Security Small Business Program: Helps protect online businesses

Digital Skills Training

Both governments offer free or subsidized training in:

• Building and managing e-commerce websites
• Digital marketing and social media
• Payment processing and financial management

For the most current information and to apply for these programs, I recommend visiting the Business Victoria website (business.vic.gov.au) and the federal government's business portal (business.gov.au), as program details and eligibility requirements are updated regularly.