Business services in Australia: prices and licences

Business services in Australia

Updated 4 November 2026

Business services in Australia cost very different amounts depending on the service: a business name registration starts at about A$44 for a year, and managed IT support typically runs A$100 to A$300 per user per month. The fastest way to current prices for your exact need is a request on BlaBlaPrice, which looks through local sellers' websites and price lists.

Approximate prices in Australia, November 2026 (sellers' websites)
Service	Approximate price
Business name registration, 1 year	from A$44
Business name registration, 3 years	A$102
Company registration	from A$900
Managed IT support, per user per month	A$100 to A$300
Resident director, per year	from A$6,000 plus GST

Licences and registrations

Registering a business name is cheap, but the licence depends on the trade. An ABN is free to register. A company registration with ASIC has been around A$400 to A$500, according to figures from 2024. Licences are state-based: a South Australian contractor licence requires minimum net tangible assets of A$10,000, and New South Wales sets its own contractor licence fees under the Home Building Act 1989. Business licence costs across Australia range from nothing to A$10,000 or more, and moderate licensing needs are roughly A$500 to A$2,500.

Season and timing

Business services do not follow the weather the way outdoor work does. The calendar still matters: November sits between winter (June to August) and summer (December to February), so a new business or contract started now is set up before the year ends.

How it is bought here

Ongoing support such as managed IT is priced per user per month, and one-off setup work is quoted as a fixed amount. Some fees are quoted plus GST, so ask whether a price includes it. Say which city you are in, because Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth and Adelaide each have their own state rules for licences.

What to write in the request

Name the exact service you need, such as accounting, a website, translation, IT support, insurance or security for premises and events. Add the type of business, the number of staff, your city, your deadline and your monthly budget. A clear service name helps sellers quote the right package.

Get offers through BlaBlaPrice: describe the service in your own words in a free chat, and add a photo if it helps. Sellers registered on BlaBlaPrice reply with their price, terms and delivery, and your contacts stay hidden until you choose to share them. You can also start with accounting services or go to the home page to create a request.

Questions and answers

How much does it cost to register a business in Australia?

A business name costs about A$44 for one year or A$102 for three years, and an ABN is free. A company registration with ASIC has been around A$400 to A$500, according to 2024 figures.

Do I need a licence for business services?

It depends on the trade. A South Australian contractor licence requires at least A$10,000 in net tangible assets, and licence costs vary widely from state to state.

How are business services priced?

Ongoing IT support is quoted per user per month, and one-off work is quoted as a fixed amount. Ask whether the price includes GST.

Why should I say which city I am in?

Licences are state-based, so the city decides which rules apply. Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth and Adelaide each follow their own state requirements.

Business services: say what exactly you’re looking for