Australia's national investment promotion agency
Austrade attracts and facilitates foreign direct investment into Australia across priority sectors. Our Investment specialists provide direct professional assistance with industry and government contacts, connecting investors to early-stage opportunities. We also support the delivery of Australia's net zero transformation and a Future Made in Australia.
Investors may set up a new company, register as a foreign company, or acquire an existing company.
Investors can also consider:
- the Major Projects Facilitation Agency for major projects in Australia
- early engagement advice for businesses (from the Australian Taxation Office)
- foreign investment laws in Australia.
Investor guide
Sectors
Austrade supports foreign direct investment for international investors and buyers in priority sectors of Australian business and industry.
Why Australia Benchmark Report
Discover why Australia is a great investment destination.
Meeting responsible business standards
Austrade is committed to reducing abuses of human rights, modern slavery, money-laundering and bribery in domestic and overseas markets. All organisations operating in Australia or overseas should be aware of and adhere to the OECD Guidelines for Multinational Enterprises. The Guidelines provide principles and standards for responsible business behaviour, consistent with applicable domestic laws. The Guidelines are endorsed and promoted by the Australian Government.