I am currently planning to start up a small home based business importing wholesale apparel (clothing, shoes, sunnies, hats) ect. in Melbourne, Australia. Doing so as a sole trader under my own name.I plan on selling apparel only start with, on ebay etc. Then moving on to different products in areas.So im hoping this will be fairly simple to set up, as i already have the capital i need.I plan on getting an ABN (Australian Business Number) though im unsure on what licences/permits/registrations i am in need of getting before i do so, as i hear the penalties for not obtaining such licences can be quite severe.Any help would be of Great help to me, as i am quite new to this.Thanks!
For anything concerning imports/ exports and duties on the items, go to the source. Contact the Customs Service and ask for information.The business permits is probably handled by the State Government. Most likely the Treasury or the tax collectors (Inland Revenue?).My advice would be to see a professional in the legal field. Explain what you want to do and ask them to process the apporpriate paperwork. You might want to ask this question on the Australia Answers instead of the U.S. Answers section.
set up a online shop.buy apparels from Asia countries and reselll on you online shop.No license needed I think.Contact me at: huntingservice@gmail.com
