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A number of options exist in the Australian visa system for successful overseas business people. Most involve an application for a provisional visa to begin with, followed by a permanent visa at a later date. Only one business skills visa, the Business Talent visa, enables a person to secure permanent residence from the start.

This questionnaire is designed to identify which business visa category would be most appropriate for you.

Email Address:

Full Name:

Citizenship:

Age: (Day/Month/Year)

Address:

Website: (if any)

Phone:

Mobile or Cell Phone:

Fax:

What is the name of your business?

Brief description of business (what it makes or sells)

In the following sections please tick the box that best describes you and your business

I am a

My net combined business and personal assets and those of my spouse are worth at least:

I want to buy an existing business or start a new business in:

If you are a business owner, what is the value of your interest in your business?

My business employs:

The turnover of my business or the business that employs me was:

Last fiscal year:

A$.

Year before that:

A$.

Year before that:

A$.

Year before that:

A$.

If you are an Investor what is the value of the portfolio of investments you manage?

What is your level of competence in the English Language?

Reading:

Writing:

Understanding:

Speaking:

What kind of business do you want to operate in Australia?

Have you done market research in Australia?

Notes:

Applicants should be familiar with the Australian business environment. If seeking State sponsorship we can provide further information about what is required to obtain sponsorship.

We recommend that you make at least one visit to Australia with the specific objective of researching market conditions, labour costs and the other costs of doing business in Australia. We can assist by recommending business, legal and accounting consultants if needed.

Applicants may either start a new business or buy an existing one. Sometimes it will be possible to buy a share in an existing business and enter into a joint ownership or partnership in an Australian business owner. Where possible, this method of commencing an Australian business operation is recommended by us.

All visas, with the exception of the Business Talent visa, are ‘provisional’ visas. This means that they are not permanent and last for 4 years. Within this time, if the applicant carries out his or her business proposals it is possible to obtain permanent residence. However, a grant of permanent residence will be dependent on implementing business plans and, where State sponsorship has been obtained, maintaining the support of the State Government for the permanent visa application.

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