Business and investment in Australia

The Australian government's business skills entry schemes aim to attract people with proven experience and skills in business, senior business management and/or investment. The policy aim is to promote State development and stimulate wider economic benefit throughout Australia.

There are two pathways open to prospective business entry applicants:

1. Provisional visa leading to permanent residency once a successful business has been established in Australia
2. Permanent residency visa, by direct entry, for high calibre business applicants who are able to attract sponsorship by a State or Territory government in Australia

• Provisional Visas:
  • State/Territory Sponsored Business Owner
  • Business Owner (Provisional)
  • State/Territory Sponsored Senior Executive (Provisional)
  • Senior Executive (Provisional)
  • State/Territory Sponsored Investor (Provisional)
  • Investor (Provisional)
  • Designated Investment (Investment Categories)
  • State/Territory Treasury Corporations

• Permanent Visas:
  • State/territory Sponsored Business Owner (Residence)
  • Business Owner (Residence)
  • State/Territory Sponsored Investor (Residence)
  • Investor (Residence)
  • Business Talent (Migrant)

* It is important to be aware that Business Entry Criteria will vary from State to State.

State and Territory government sponsorship can offer substantial concessions, at both the provisional and permanent residency stage, to applicants who are able to show that they will be likely to create economic benefit for specific regions. Sponsorship also gives senior business employees the opportunity to enter business in Australia.

For every State, however, the visa rules for business entry are stringent, and all require detailed documentation. With the assistance of the team at Connections, you will be able to submit a professionally-prepared application, which will ensure that you have the optimum chance of success. Refusal rates in the business categories are exceptionally high and, since the cost of the application is substantial and opportunities for appeals rare, it is essential to get it right first time round.

Connections is a leader in this very complex area. Our services cover the planning and processing of visa applications, identifying of suitable business opportunities and the ongoing monitoring of business activities to ensure compliance with strict government monitoring programs, particularly in the stages between provisional and permanent residency.

Connections can assist in a direct and practical way with your entry into business in Australia. Our help will be all the more essential if you do not already have an effective business network and clear insight into the Australian business culture.