If you're running a home-based business there are a wide range of government requirements that may apply to you. Things to consider when running a small business from home include taxation, employment, council approval and licensing.

• Advice & support
  When you're starting up a home-based business there's a wide range of government advice and support available.

• Planning
  To run a successful home business you need to be able to handle a wide variety of issues.

• Getting started
  When you set up your office, you may need new furniture, office equipment and information and communications systems.

• Registration & licences for home-based businesses
  Our registration and licences topic has information about registration for all new businesses, whether it's in your home or in an office.

• Taxation for home-based business
  As with any new business, you'll have a number of tax obligations to comply with when starting up.

• Insurance for home-based businesses
  As a home-based business you need to make sure you have the correct level of insurance to protect yourself.

Source: This information is brought to you by business.gov.au