Business support
How to get business support
- Local businesses can request Access Canberra regulatory information online or call 13 22 81.
- If you have any questions about other Access Canberra services, please visit Contact us page or call 13 22 81.
- ACT Government Business Hub
Practical information on starting, running and growing a business is available at:
www.business.act.gov.au - CBASS (Canberra Business Advice and Support Service)
CBASS provides tailored, one on one advice and support to eligible small businesses in the ACT:
www.cbass.com.au or call (02) 6163 8301 - ABLIS (Australian Business Licence and Information Service)
ABLIS can assist clients to identify the licences, permits and registrations required to start and operate a business:
www.ablis.business.gov.au
Starting a business in Canberra
Learn more about how to start, run or grow a business in Canberra, including:
Other information and support
For general business advice, speak to the Canberra Business Advice and Support Service.
If you plan to operate your business solely in NSW, you can contact the Service NSW Business Bureau team.
Business news
To stay up to date with the latest business news, subscribe to the CBR Business Update. You’ll get the latest information on:
- ACT grants and funding
- business support programs
- new rules and legislation impacting Canberra businesses.
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Access Canberra can help you with services not covered by the Business Support team.