Australia's national investment promotion agency
Austrade attracts and facilitates foreign direct investment into Australia across priority sectors. Our investment specialists connect investors to early-stage opportunities and provide direct professional assistance. We also connect investors with officials and regulators. We have industry and government contacts in every state and territory of Australia. Austrade also supports the delivery of Australia's net zero transformation and a Future Made in Australia.
Investor guide and technical advice
Investors may set up a new company, register as a foreign company, or acquire an existing company. The Austrade investor guide provides guidance for international investors on:
- running a business in Australia
- grant applications and Australian Government support programs
- visa and immigration
- setting up a business in Australia
- approval for foreign investment in Australia.
Investors can also consider:
- regulatory approvals from the Major Projects Facilitation Agency
- business planning and investments from the New Investment Engagement Service
- laws and guidance on foreign investments in Australia.
Opportunites to invest in an Australian sector
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.