Starting or buying a business

If you're considering, researching or developing plans for a new business use our guides, checklists, tips and templates to help you.

Start your new business journey by:

Business Launchpad

Use the Business Launchpad to find the licences, permits and registrations you need to start your business in Queensland.

Tools and resources

Key elements of starting a business

Learn about the legal, regulatory, resource and finance elements of business before starting.

Writing a business plan

Find out how developing a business plan can help you to achieve your business objectives and goals - both short term and long term.

Costs to start and run your business

Understand common start-up costs and use our calculator to work out your start-up costs.