Doing business in Queensland

Queensland offers a range of business advantages including a stable economy, supportive government and a solid growth forecast.

Queensland’s low operating costs, highly skilled workforce and strategic Asia-Pacific location creates an attractive investment destination.

Queensland business owners and investors enjoy:

a dynamic, innovative and stable economy with the most competitive payroll tax regime in Australia, including tax breaks for employers of apprentices and trainees
a highly skilled workforce in strong, diverse industries
a idyllic quality of life.

Learn more about Queensland industries and capabilities:

Queensland’s regions offer a diverse range of industries and investment-ready opportunities. Learn more about the regional investment opportunities with Trade and Investment’s online profiles.

Tools for successful businesses in Queensland

Queensland's pro-business economy

Queensland's pro-business economy offers business owners a safe and stable economic climate within a resilient economy.

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Starting a business

Starting a business can be rewarding, but it can also be risky. Before focusing on how to start a business, you need to be sure you are ready to start one.

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Before you start

What you need to do before starting a business in Queensland.

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Trade and Investment Queensland (TIQ)

TIQ is the Queensland government's global business agency

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Queensland Government industry support

A range of Queensland Government resources and information to support different industry sectors.

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Queensland Government online support tools

The Queensland Government offers a wide range of support tools to help you successfully establish your business.

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Getting the right licenses and registration

To comply with the law, your business may need specific licenses, registrations, or permits.

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Professional associations

Below are a range of industry and professional associations in Queensland which you may find useful. You can also search for a local chamber in your area using the Chamber of Commerce & Industry Queensland’s search tool.

Chamber of Commerce & Industry Queensland

Since 1868, CCIQ has been here to ensure Queensland businesses have the best chance to prosper.

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Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry

Australia's largest and most representative business association, comprising state and territory chambers of commerce and national industry associations.

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Australian Private Equity and Venture Capital Association Limited

This directory has been developed to assist you in connecting with AVCAL members.

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Real Estate Institute Queensland

State’s peak professional association for the real estate profession since 1918.

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Family Business Australia

FBA is the peak body for family business in Australia.

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Franchise Council of Australia

FCA is the peak body for the franchise sector in Australia and membership is voluntary.

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French Australian Chamber of Commerce

The Chamber's main mission is to promote their members and support French companies succeed in Australia through information, networking and business support services.

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Australia China Business Council - Queensland

Business members come from a wide range of sectors including exporters, importers and investors.

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Australia Arab Chamber of Commerce & Industry

AACCI is the only national association for two-way trade and investment between Australia and the Arab League countries.

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Australia Philippines Business Council

APBC has established itself as the premier private sector organisation focussed on increasing and strengthening trade and investment between Australia and the Philippines.

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Australia India Business Council

AIBC was founded in 1986 and is the only national body representing bi-lateral trade and investment relations between Australia and India.

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Export Council of Austalia

The peak membership body for companies involved in international business.

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Grants and assistance

Advance Queensland

Explore what state government support is available for entrepreneurs and start-ups, investors and small business.

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National Innovation and Science Agenda

Explore what federal government support is available for entrepreneurs and start-ups, investors and business.

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Business.gov.au

Search the Australian government’s free Grants & Assistance tool to find support, funding, assistance packages and loans for your business from all levels of government.

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Queensland Business Grants and Assistance Finder

Find Queensland Government grants and assistance programs to help with your business and research needs

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Business Queensland

Learn about small business grants in Queensland. Read how to find grants, apply and complete applications, and find out about business support.

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Australian Small Scale Offerings Board

Australia's largest and most successful business introduction and matching platform for showcasing investment opportunities in high growth, unlisted Australian companies.

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IP Australia

The Australian Government agency that administers intellectual property (IP) rights and legislation relating to patents, trade marks, designs and plant breeder's rights.

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