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Understand how your activity is licensed, where it can be carried out, and the approvals, visas and banking questions that come with it.

16 activities

ConsultingManagement ConsultancyAdvising organisations on strategy, operations, organisation design, performance and process improvement.TradingGeneral TradingBuying and selling a broad range of goods, rather than one narrow product group.TechnologyIT Services & Software DevelopmentDesigning, building and maintaining software, applications, systems and IT infrastructure for clients.E-commerceE-commerceSelling goods or services online through your own store or marketplaces.Marketing & MediaMarketing & Advertising AgencyPlanning and delivering marketing, branding, digital and advertising services for clients.Real Estate · RegulatedReal Estate BrokerageActing as an intermediary in property sales and leasing.Food & Beverage · RegulatedRestaurant & CaféPreparing and serving food and drinks to the public.Education · RegulatedTraining & Education CentreDelivering courses, training programmes or tutoring.LogisticsFreight Forwarding & LogisticsOrganising the transport, storage and customs handling of goods.Tourism · RegulatedTravel & Tourism AgencySelling travel, tours, holiday packages and destination services.Healthcare · RegulatedMedical Clinic & HealthcareProviding medical, dental, wellness or allied health services.Industrial · RegulatedLight Manufacturing & AssemblyProducing, assembling or packaging goods at an industrial facility.Financial / Regulated · RegulatedFinancial Advisory & Regulated FinanceActivities involving investment advice, asset management, payments or other financial services.Marketing & MediaEvent ManagementPlanning and running corporate events, exhibitions, conferences and private events.OtherHolding CompanyA company that owns shares in other companies or holds assets, rather than trading itself.Professional ServicesInterior DesignDesigning interior spaces for homes, offices, retail and hospitality.

Not every activity is available in every jurisdiction. Activity names and conditions differ between authorities and must be confirmed before applying.

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