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Investment FAQs

I want to buy shares/search investment projects

Unfortunately, Austrade does not provide advice on specific investment opportunities. You may wish to speak to an investment bank or broker for this matter. As a Government agency, we are unable to recommend specific banks, but here is a list of investment banks with a presence in Australia.

I want to migrate to Australia

Austrade is the Australian government agency that promotes and facilitates productive direct investment into Australia. Please note that as a rule, Austrade is unable to assist with personal migration.


Austrade's investment facilitation services are free of charge, and we restrict our work to assisting foreign companies interested in setting up productive operations in Australia that will contribute to sustainable industry growth and development. If you have specific business plans and a strategy for market entry, please contact us and we will be happy to discuss with you further.

I want to import into Australia

Austrade does not assist in imports into Australia. Please contact your local trade promotion agency for the assistance you are after.


Detailed information on setting up a business in Australia is available. It is linked to major information sources on relevant topics like taxation and company structures. Information on business visas is also available.

I want to purchase a residential property/real estate

Austrade does not assist with real estate related investment. There is a brief summary available on the website of Real Estate Institute of Australia that may answer your questions regarding purchasing properties in Australia: www.reiaustralia.com.au/_inc/pdf/FIRB_Summary.pdf. Please note that proposed acquisitions of developed residential real estate are subject to restrictions.

I want to open a small business in Australia 

Austrade does not usually get involved with the establishment of small business. Detailed information on setting up a business in Australia is available. It is linked to major information sources on relevant topics like taxation and company structures. Information on business visas is also available.

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