NSW Office of State Revenue
The Office of State Revenue (OSR) administers State taxation, which includes land tax, payroll and duties. It collects revenue, outstanding fines and penalties, develops policy and implements legislation relating to State taxation for and on behalf of the people of NSW. They are the main source of information on first home owner rebates and subsidies and can be accessed at www.osr.nsw.gov.au The other office that makes up NSW Treasury is the Office of Financial Management . They are responsible for State Government accounting, banking, funding and economic advice.
Austrailian Securities and Investment Commision (ASIC)
The Australian Securities and Investment Commission enforces and regulates company and financial services laws to protect comsumers, investors and creditors.If you run your business through a company (Pty. Ltd.), or deal extensively with companies, you should make yourself familiar with their website at www.asic.gov.au
The Office of Fair Trading - NSW
The Office of Fair Trading safeguards consumer rights and advises business and traders on fair and ethical practice.
Business and trader services Traders and business people can register business names and obtain the licences and certificates they need to operate in New South Wales. Associations and Co-operatives They assist in the formation and development of co-operatives and help community groups establish themselves as associations.
The primary role of the Office of Fair Trading is to administer these consumer laws and protect the rights of consumers. At the same time they advise businesses and traders on fair and ethical practices. The aim is to achieve fairness for all in the marketplace. For more information their website is at www.fairtrading.nsw.gov.au
Australian Business Register (ABR)
The Australian Business Register (ABR) is an extensive database of identity information provided by businesses when they register for an Australian business number (ABN). The ABR makes it easier for businesses and all levels of government to interact using a unique identifier – the ABN. The ABR provides instant online access to ABN details and transactions, allowing you to:
- check and verify goods and services tax (GST) registration status
- register for an ABN and other tax obligations such as GST and pay as you go withholding
- access your own ABN details and update them
- apply to cancel your ABN.
Their website is at www.abr.gov.au
Australian Taxation Office
"The ATO website at www.ato.gov.au is sectionalised into areas for individuals, business and tax professionals as well as specific taxation related topics. It is a large and complex site which can make getting to a particular topic very time consuming. Often a search engine (such as Google) will assist in finding the required information within the ATO site quicker and more easily.”
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