Can a New Zealander start a business in Australia?

Question

Hi, I'm a Kiwi moving to Brisbane and was wondering if I can start my own small domestic cleaning business - or is there some rule forbidding it?

Thanks for any help 
Don

little-helper · Answer

You'll find that similar rules to NZ apply - you can start your business so long as you aren't prevented to by bankruptcy laws etc. As a kiwi you'll effectively be treated as an Australian when it comes to starting a business.

Check out this site for more info: https://www.business.gov.au/

Check out this site for more info: <https://www.business.gov.au/>

update2019 · Answer

Does this still hold true? Can a new Zealander start a business in aus?

rare-japan · Answer

Yes, we have started several businesses in Australia as New Zealanders living here on Special Category Visas (SCVs). So long as you are not prohibited by law from starting a business here (typically if you are an undischarged bankrupt etc), then you are ok to register a business.

Here is some general advice from the Australian government about starting a business in Australia as a non-citizen, but it talks about needing to have the right visa - as a New Zealander with an SCV you meet this requirement.

[https://business.gov.au/planning/new-businesses/start-a-business-in-australia-as-a-foreigner](https://business.gov.au/planning/new-businesses/start-a-business-in-australia-as-a-foreigner)