Starting a Business in the Blue Mountains

Before you can commence business, you must:

- register an Australian Business Number where applicable
- ensure compliance with the tax system, including the Goods and Services Tax (GST) and

Pay-As-You-Go Tax (PAYG).

- register your business name where applicable
- have appropriate insurance
- comply with fair trading and occupational safety requirements
- comply with Blue Mountains City Council zoning regulations
- comply with fire and health regulations
- arrange trade waste disposal
- comply with all other relevant government obligations not listed above

To ensure the success of your business,
you will require a business plan and adequate finance.

For further information on starting a business, visit www.smallbiz.nsw.gov.au.
For local information on starting a business, contact the Blue Mountains Business Advisory Centre, 120A Katoomba St, Katoomba, Tel: 02 4782 5944, Fax: 02 4588 6228, or visit their web site at www.penrithsmallbiz.com.au

For information on businesses in the Blue Mountains, the Blue Mountains City Council have copies of the Blue Mountains Business Information Package 2001, a 28-page booklet that provides business statistics for the region.

For further Council information on starting a business in the Blue Mountains, contact Bronwen Johnston, Corporate and Economic Development, Blue Mountains City Council, PO Box 189, Katoomba NSW 2780, Tel: 4780 5737, Fax: 4780 5721.

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