Business Migration to Australia

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If you have a background in business management or high level investment activities and are interested in investing in Australia, starting up a new business in Australia or purchasing an ownership interest in an existing Australian business, you and your family may be eligible for permanent residence status under Australia's business migration program. In most cases you will be required to enter Australia on a Provisional 4 year visa, after which you may apply for permanent residence through the Residence Visa categories.

State/Territory Sponsorship

Australia encourages business investment in rural and regional areas and State and Territory government sponsorship for is available for business people who can assist in the economic development of these areas. Sponsorship is available for each Provisional and Residence visa categories listed below.

Temporary Visa categories:

Business Owner (Provisional) Visa
Business Owner (Provisional) visas allow people who have ownership interests in business(es) to reside in Australia for up to 4 years to establish or invest in a business there.
Senior Executive (Provisional) Visa
Senior executives with management experience in a large overseas corporation may be granted a 4 year provisional visa in Australia under this visa category. Once in Australia, they are expected to establish or make a significant investment in an Australian business.
Investor (Provisional) Visa
Investor (Provisional) visas are granted to applicants who have maintained a considerable investment portfolio or ownership in a business, and are willing to make an investment of at least A$750,000 in Australian bonds for 4 years. The visa is valid for 4 years.
Business Visitor Visas
If you wish to visit Australia for 3 months or less to attend business meetings or to explore business opportunities, you may be interested in applying for a business visitor visa.

Residence Visa categories:

Business Talent (Migrant) Visa
Business Talent (Migrant) visas are granted to people with an overall successful business career who are sponsored by an Australia State or Territory government. You are expected to maintain substantial ownership in a business and be involved the management of this business once in Australia. There is no need to apply for a provisional visa before applying for this permanent visa.
Business Owner (Residence) Visa
Business Owner (Residence) visas allow people who have had an ownership interest in an Australian business for at least 2 years to migrate permanently to Australia. You must already hold one of the following Provisional visas to be able to apply:
Investor (Residence) Visa
Holders of an Investor (Provisional) visa who have maintained their investment for 4 years can apply for permanent residence.
Existing Australian Business
This visa allows people who have owned a business in Australia for at least 18 months to apply for permanent residence.