Legal & government

It’s important to understand what the business laws of Australia mean for your business. Learn more with these guides to Australia’s changing industrial relations laws, government business law and regulations, and the essentials of foreign exchange and trading offshore.

Industrial Relations

Don’t get caught out - make sure you’re up to date with Australia’s changing industrial relations laws and know what these changes mean for you and your staff.

• Read more about obligations under the Fair Work Act of 2009

Trade finance 
essentials

If you’re planning to trade offshore, we've summarised helpful information on trade finance and trading offshore.

• Read about trading offshore

Superannuation

All Australian employers must meet compulsory superannuation obligations in relation to eligible employees. Find out what it means to your business.

• Read more about superannuation

Business resources

• Cash flow tracker
• Financial plan template
• Buying a franchise checklist
• Equipment finance calculator
• Red tape checklist

Business essentials

• Organise a business review
• EFTPOS and merchant services
• NetBank for business
• Use your own cash with Debit MasterCard
• Car and equipment finance

Expert advice & insight

• BetterBusiness
• Business insights
• Business Sales Indicator
• Business finance

Intellectual property and IP Australia

• Understand intellectual property
• Get the right intellectual property
• Manage your intellectual property
• Intellectual property infringement
• More about IP Australia

Important information 
As this advice has been prepared without considering your objectives, financial situation or needs, you should, before acting on the advice, consider its appropriateness to your circumstances. All products mentioned on this web page are issued by the Commonwealth Bank of Australia; view our Financial Services Guide (PDF 59kb)