Doing business in Australia
ReportWhether you’re opening a business for the first time or looking to expand, Australia is one of the most attractive business locations in the world with a relatively deregulated and open economy.
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Grant Thornton works with Asian businesses looking to invest in Australia, as well as advising Australian companies on their outbound investments into Asia.
By delivering a combination of technical excellence, with personalised advice that not only reflects a deep understanding of your business, your industry and ambitions but also an in-depth knowledge and connection with the jurisdiction in which you want to invest, we help set our clients up for success.
Our aligned global Grant Thornton network includes 85 regional offices throughout Asia. We are across all legislative and fiscal changes and upcoming trends in the countries in which our clients plan to operate or invest. We take a long-term view of your strategic goals and help develop the best path and structures for achieving your ambitions.
Our approach is unique and is focused on your success. We have experts who specifically understand the nature of doing business and investing in key markets such as China, Japan, Singapore and the ASEAN region, and India.
By engaging with our Grant Thornton team, you will have access to the expertise you need with a single point of contact. Our Asia experts provide you with a relationship leader who can bridge the gap, connecting you to the right people, teams and resources you need to make your international strategy a success. In addition, our Grant Thornton Australian leaders are closely aligned with the key regional financial centres of Hong Kong and Singapore, underpinned by financial investments and board and advisory support to our Grant Thornton firms in those locations.
The investment opportunities between Australia and China are well established yet, in recent years, have also diversified.
It’s an exciting time for Indian and Australian businesses looking to each jurisdiction as part of their growth ambitions.
Investment and business opportunities in Vietnam are expanding rapidly, driven by new markets, diverse industries, and Vietnam's growing role in export manufacturing, foreign investment, and strong domestic demand.
The trading partnership between Japan and Australia is long-standing and increasingly important to both countries’ economies.
Our Singapore Practice works alongside Singaporean companies to achieve growth through investment and market expansion into Australia.
The investment opportunities between Australia and China are well established yet, in recent years, have also diversified.
The trading partnership between Japan and Australia is long-standing and increasingly important to both countries’ economies.
It’s an exciting time for Indian and Australian businesses looking to each jurisdiction as part of their growth ambitions.
Our Singapore Practice works alongside Singaporean companies to achieve growth through investment and market expansion into Australia.
Investment and business opportunities in Vietnam are expanding rapidly, driven by new markets, diverse industries, and Vietnam's growing role in export manufacturing, foreign investment, and strong domestic demand.

This guide has been developed to help businesses navigate the Australian landscape and makes reference to some of the most common issues investors might face.
National Head of Partner Growth and Firm M&A, and National Head of Restructuring Advisory
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Whether you’re opening a business for the first time or looking to expand, Australia is one of the most attractive business locations in the world with a relatively deregulated and open economy.
Treasury is taking steps to ensure fairer tax treatment for foreign resident investors by tightening Australia's foreign resident Capital Gains Tax (CGT) regime. Proposed changes aim to broaden the CGT base and enhance integrity, impacting infrastructure, energy, agriculture, and more.
Following the recent removal of tariffs on Australian wine by China, the industry is keen to rebuild relations and explore the right export markets. This presents Australian wine producers with a chance to reassess their position in the global market.
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