Business

Foreign persons generally require foreign investment approval before acquiring interests in securities or assets, or taking other actions in relation to corporations, unit trusts and businesses that have a connection to Australia.

Within this guidance note you will find further information on business investments and the topics below:

• When does a proposed business investment require approval?
• General Australian entities and businesses
• Agribusinesses
• Land entities
• Media businesses
• National security businesses
• Additional actions for foreign government investors
• Passive increases
• Offshore acquisitions and takeovers
• Other acquisitions – significant actions or reviewable national security actions
• Starting a business in Australia
• Entering into agreements
• Exemption certificates for business acquisitions