Small business resources
Small businesses are a key driver of the Australian economy.
On this page:
- Running a small business in Australia: What you need to know booklet
- Moneysmart
- Financial and mental health support for small business
- Contact us
Running a small business in Australia: What you need to know booklet
If you operate or are planning to operate a small business as a registered company or under a registered business name, we have published a booklet that provides handy information on running a small business in Australia.
We acknowledge that many business owners in Australia speak a first language other than English.
To help non-English speaking business owners, we have made this booklet available in other languages, including Arabic, Simplified Chinese and Vietnamese.
View the booklet in:
Moneysmart
Financial decisions can be complex and overwhelming. ASIC’s Moneysmart website can help you to understand how money works in Australia and support you with your small business finances.
- Money tips in other languages: Resources to help newly arrived migrants understand money in Australia
- Simple money manager: See money coming in and going out — in community languages
- Self-employment: Manage the financial success of your business
- Super for self-employed people Why and how to pay yourself super
- Choosing an accountant: Save time and money with an accountant who suits your needs
Financial and mental health support for small business
Small Business Financial Counselling
If you or someone you know is struggling with their small business finances, the Small Business Debt Helpline can help. The Helpline is a dedicated small business financial counselling service which offers free, independent, confidential and impartial phone-based support to small business owners nationally. The service is available to any small business, regardless of the cause of their financial hardship. The service can be accessed by calling 1800 413 828 between 9am to 5:30pm AEST Monday to Friday, or by visiting https://sbdh.org.au/.
Mental Health Support for Small Business Owners
Beyond Blue’s NewAccess for Small Business Owners (NASBO) is a guided self-help mental health coaching program. It’s free, confidential and convenient. Available nationally by phone or video call, no GP referral is required. Please visit NewAccess for Small Business Owners (NASBO) - Beyond Blue for enquiry contact details.
Contact us
If you have a question or require assistance, check our Top call centre questions or contact us.
ASIC’s Customer Contact Centre can be contacted on:
- 1300 300 630: within Australia
- + 61 3 5177 5407: outside Australia
The Customer Contact Centre's (CCC) business hours are Monday to Friday 8:30 am to 5:00 pm (local time) in each state and territory.
If you need an interpreter, contact the Translating and Interpreting Service (TIS) on 131 450 and they will call us with an interpreter so we can help you with your query.