If you have a business idea you’d like to get off the ground, there’s plenty of support available to help you.
Whether you are starting from scratch, moving an existing business to the Territory or ready to grow, you can find advice and information to help you plan your next step.
Starting a business in the NT
Not sure where to begin? A good first step is to research your market, choose the right business structure and check which registrations, licences or permits you may need.
The NT Industry website has comprehensive information around the following:
- Starting a business
- Information about business grants and funding
- Support for business growth and development
- Doing business with government
- Information on business and professional licences and registration
You can also visit the Australian Government business website for help with registering a business name, applying for an Australian Business Number and understanding your tax obligations.
Work in the Northern Territory
Meet Territory business owners
“The Territory offers opportunities and is full of many wonderful and diverse people."
Café Owner - Meow Waffee, Darwin City
“The Territory gave me amazing opportunities such as starting a few of my own businesses."
Restaurant Owner - The Last Supper, Darwin City
“I couldn’t imagine living anywhere else but the Territory"
Founder of ARC Fitness, Palmerston
“Living in the NT it's a life changing experience"
Café Owner - Yaye's Cafe, Alice Springs
“The Territory has truly been a game-changing experience for me. "
Managing Director of Triptic, Alice Springs
“The Territory has offered me the perfect work life balance."
Owner - Marketing by Paige
“I find people are really mindful of supporting local businesses in Darwin.”
Owner – Star Barber
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