Can international students start a business in Australia?

[@omegaman477]

Apart from most building trades (Electrician, Builder, Plumber, Painter, Carpenter, Air/Con) which all require you to be licensed, certified and trained, other ones are Hair Dressers, Travel Agents, Immigration Agents, Real Estate Sales, Taxi Drivers, Financial Advisors, tax agents, accountants. All business should carry some form of general business insurance. If you run your business without a company (ie just an ABN and maybe a trade name) you are considered a Sole Trader and your business earnings are rolled into your personal income tax assessment, and your profits are taxed as income. If you 'incorporate' a Company, then the company pays any taxes, and the Directors (you) guarantee any tax liabilities. Companies cost between $1000-$3000 to setup, and there will also be annual accountancy fees, so for a small personal business (Uber, Cleaner, Tutor) its usually not worth the cost and effort to run a company, just an ABN and Sole Trader is good enough. Just a warning to any prospective immigrant, getting caught not paying your taxes, earning cash under the counter or defrauding the ATO will adversely affect your residency/citizen applications. Being a good Australian is to pay your taxes, follow the law and being open and honest with the Government.

[@overseasstudentsaustralia]

That is very insightful indeed. Very kind of you spending all the time to explain things really well. Hope the students make the use of this info. 🙏

[@revmachine2662]

Thank you!

[@umarimran7943]

can you guide me about export business by international student?

[@mohammadhabibullah8613]

Summery: You can do a self-employed business with ABN (Free) with maintaining Tax Return regulations. Anyway, you can start a company with an Australian citizen. Some business examples are : ride sharing, food delivery services, cleaning business, tutoring business, photograph, painting, selling products. However, you must be aware about not to exceed the 40 hours working limit as a student. Another thing is you need to pay Tax for GST.

[@jam05eun]

hello, how can I prove to ATO that I just work 40 hours?

[@nihalsingh9987]

That's great👍👍 You always provide valuable and authentic information. Keep on doing like this.

[@overseasstudentsaustralia]

Thank you Nihal. Appreciate your lovely feedback 😊

[@ashishnarayan5252]

Always the right videos at the right time.

[@overseasstudentsaustralia]

Thanks Ashish. Your comments are always very encouraging 🙏

[@craftcodestudio]

Doing Uber Delivery or Ride Sharing is not a business 😢 it’s a work we do for someone who already has a business (i.e. Uber). on uber we get paid based on the Uber’s earnings scheme

[@architasingh8106]

What about small business through instagram ? Do we need to go through same procedure ?

[@MdIftekarHossain]

How would you keep record of time worked (40 hours) when you work in business such as online drop shopping?

[@muhammadayyan5603]

If you get the answer please let me know brother

[@MdIftekarHossain]

@@muhammadayyan5603 haven’t got any yet🙂

[@kalindimalpani7039]

did you get the answer?

[@MdIftekarHossain]

@@kalindimalpani7039nope not yet!🥲

[@REMAININGUNFAZED]

It was great information ❤but i wanna know about if i can start drop shipping in australia as an international student as a side hustle and if yes then having an informative and detailed video from your side will be very halpful.🌸🌸 ~with regards a student~

[@ankushjat3702]

Very good information thank you brother

[@Kiran-khadka]

Let's create groups and joined who are in Australia and thinking of doing something 🖤! And thank you so much for wonderful content 🖤

[@overseasstudentsaustralia]

Hello there, thanks for the feedback. Can you please elaborate more on the group thingy.

[@Kiran-khadka]

@@overseasstudentsaustralia group I mean I also wanna connect with those students who are enthusiastic, who wanna grow so that we get to connect with each other! Just a thought of connecting with ambition students

[@audriuskindurys]

@@Kiran-khadka Hi Kiran, Im coming to Australia this month and want to start a videography business! Do you want to chat?

[@NariAsk6606]

@@Kiran-khadka did you start the group?

[@gabrieldasilvacosta6224]

@overseas have u started the group,because I would like to join it ?

[@carlagiovannetti]

Please, check your information. It is wrong. You don’t need be an Australian citizen to be a director of your company.

[@overseasstudentsaustralia]

Yes, we have checked it with many sources and the information is correct that one of the director must be Australian resident. We did not say Australian citizen anywhere. Here is an article to read about it as a reference: lawpath.com.au/blog/can-company-director-not-australian-citizen

[@anonymous2851]

How the f is doing uber, being plumber,etc a business?? Can we actually start small scale businesses like opening cafe buying cars for rental income etc as the international student??

[@sukhmankaur9681]

Can i open my own cafe in Australia as a student?

[@shuaibazgar]

Bro make a video on international student's freelancing online as in like Upwork fiver etc and what are the rules thank you.

[@jaimemedina3621]

What would be the case if someone runs a e commerce? Will you be able to have only 24 h pw the shop open? or in the case you have a business where you hire people to do the job for you, how will be the work restrictions applied? Thanks in advance!

[@MALAVA26]

Hello, can you have 2 ABN? For example, 1 for tutoring and 1 for cleaning. Is that legal?

[@jam05eun]

Hello sir! How can I prove to ATO that I just worked 40 hours forthnightly? Is it mandatory to add Hours on the invoice?

[@ExplainPoint0]

what about etsay online ecomerece?

[@aldenmarktv1431]

Is blogging also affected by the limitation for students

[@bavithranmaraiarasu2910]

Bro i got offers for environment studies in Griffith university, brisbane and curtin university, perth. I know Environment managers jobs are eligible for PR but how many years of work exp i need to get PR? And which uni is better to study b/w this 2? Pls reply bro

[@Kojin2001]

Hey mate I wanna pursue my MBA in Australia what is the scope?

[@nilanthaathukorala1839]

Great information

[@overseasstudentsaustralia]

🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@rajmaharjan3073]

What about working in aviation field being an student?

[@jumainahzaman]

I want to start a dropshipping business as an International student in Melbourne. About that working hours thing, can u plz make another video on how my work time won't exceed 40 hours per fortnight for dropshipping?? It'd be really helpful.

[@muhammadayyan5603]

If you got the answer please let me know

[@Arsenicxx_]

Did you get the answer, I have the same question

[@kalindimalpani7039]

did you found the answer ?

[@hansikasiriwardana1584]

If the student study masters , Can the spouse ( the dependent) run an export / import business full time since the dependent can work..? unlimited hours

[@shamintissan9416]

What if I own/ rent a shop and employ Australian citizens to run the shop for more than 48 hours a fortnight. Will that be a violation to my visa restrictions?

[@overseasstudentsaustralia]

Working more than 48 hours per fortnight in any shape or form is illegal now. So hope this information helps.

[@markvincentdeguzman4630]

Hello, Can I hire a employee for my business so I'll not have a conflict for my hours restrictions as a student?

[@markvincentdeguzman4630]

I'm thinking of starting a cleaning business as a subcontractor to my uncle business here in Australia

[@renukabisht7171]

Hey can I start a food business from my accommodation and what is the procedure for that

[@overseasstudentsaustralia]

Need to look at the council requirements. Type in google "food from home business (name of the council)" the rules are different for different councils so you have to check it from your local one.

[@sammy4733]

Thank you

[@overseasstudentsaustralia]

Appreciate your kind comment.

[@fitness.wellness]

Thanks for your video bro! I really want to know if can I start an Amazon business as a sole trader ¿? I already have my ABN number…

[@overseasstudentsaustralia]

Yes. I had a student who started Amazon business as well.

[@ravishankarkolluru7804]

Hi, under 491 skilled migrant visa can one do business as a sole trader?

[@AakashTAnand]

Hi, Can you tell me if we can start an import business? Do we need a help of a Australian Citizen?

[@SirCp-ls7qc]

wht kind of import?

[@Painuzumaki0016]

Can you work unlimited hours oncampus even if there is a working restriction ???

[@overseasstudentsaustralia]

No there is no such thing like oncampus or off campus. It is only in countries like Canada and USA

[@RAWDENTS]

Is it possible to become a PR for having a business in australia?

[@overseasstudentsaustralia]

I heard from friends that there are sort of visas like that. Please speak to migration agent for details on that.

[@acharyaswikriti19]

Is this also a restriction to open a small business online ?

[@overseasstudentsaustralia]

Depends on the business type

[@karl698]

Can you do amazon as an international student in Australia?

[@overseasstudentsaustralia]

Yes, you can.

[@aryanarora4996]

If i have a online business how would the hours of that business would be counted ?

[@overseasstudentsaustralia]

Good question. As a business owner, you will have to calculate it yourself on how many hours you worked.

[@aryanarora4996]

@@overseasstudentsaustralia as my online business i have it almost automated by other people and i usually have to sit once a day to check things. Can i do that as a international student

[@Tateandrew675]

Sir can we do export in Australia on student visa

[@umarimran7943]

have you found your answer yet? im looking for it too

[@umarimran7943]

have you found your answer yet? im looking for it too

[@umarimran7943]

have you found your answer yet? im looking for it too

[@Tateandrew675]

No bro

[@Tateandrew675]

@@umarimran7943 no

[@hassanalyuh5156]

im an international student can i get a farm in Australia as a rental or from the Australian government? i want to raise some animals PLEASE if you know how comment below

[@maryammujtaba8899]

How about instagram abaya online it just started so still i have to get license ??

[@ps24200]

GREAT AS ALWAYS 😊. THANKYOU 🌹

[@overseasstudentsaustralia]

Thanks Bella 🙏

[@tehaninavoda8570]

Can the dependent work more than 40 hours?

[@overseasstudentsaustralia]

For now, yes until 30th June 2023 as per the government website.

[@arsalanshaikh7864]

Can A Student Start Import-Export Business Just On His ABN

[@overseasstudentsaustralia]

Yes, you can. Just check the permits required for this business type.

[@suspect208]

Can under 18 students do business

[@limonvix5108]

Can do restaurant business

[@overseasstudentsaustralia]

Yes, can but need to make sure you have the licence, etc and also still follow work restrictions.

[@iqbalmuhammad8774]

Good

[@overseasstudentsaustralia]

😊

[@chandarsingh2177]

No way mate.stop ripping funds out of Australia.

[@overseasstudentsaustralia]

???

[@bavithranmaraiarasu2910]

Jhon cena 🔥😍🤣

[@overseasstudentsaustralia]

Haha, you got that. 🤣

[@ahasan_habibsiad0236]

1:00 another WWE fan..😅😅

[@overseasstudentsaustralia]

Haha

[@MdIftekarHossain]

How would you keep record of time worked (40 hours) when you work in business such as online drop shopping?

[@Arsenicxx_]

Did you get the answer? I have the same question