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This Visa Provides business people with pathway to permanent Residence and Passport/Citizenship.
This is a four-year provisional visa designed for business professionals with relevant skills and experience who aim to establish, develop, and manage a new or existing business in Queensland, Australia. To obtain this visa and set up a business in Queensland, you must be nominated by the state government.
Make the most of the opportunity to explore this visa category in detail through the sections below.
Following Sections provide the opportunity to explore more about Queensland State Nomination for business Immigration:
Major Cities and Towns
Minimum Eligibility Criteria
English Language Requirement
Points Table
Business Plan
Proposed Business Nature
Exploratory Visit Report
When Not to Apply
Funds Need to be Transferred
Age Relaxation
Pathway to Permanent Residence
Requirements for Grant of Citizenship/Passport
Brisbane (State Capital)
Cairns
Logan City
Gold Coast
Townsville
Gladstone
Rockhampton
Mackay
Warwick
Brisbane is the principal city in the state, and as a result, the nomination is often referred to as Brisbane Business Nomination, Business Immigration Brisbane, Business Immigration Nomination for Brisbane, or Brisbane Business Immigration.
However, nomination can also be obtained and business can be started in other cities/town within the State.
Age: Be under 55 years of age. If an extra benefit is there for the state, this age limit can be waived. Please see Age Relaxation below.
Points: Score at least 65 on the Points Test Table.
Turnover/Sale/Revenue: For 2 out of the last 4 fiscal years, had an annual turnover of AUD 500,000 in an established business or businesses for each of those 2 years.
Business Ownership: Own at least
one of the following percentage of your nominated main business:
Business History: Have an overall successful business career.
Assets: You, your partner, or both combined must have total net business and personal assets of at least AUD 800,000 that are lawfully acquired.
Business Management Role: If your nominated main business provides professional, technical or trade services, you must have spent no more than half your time providing those services, as opposed to general management of the business.
Business Intention: Have a genuine desire to continuously own and maintain a management role in a business in Australia.
You and your partner must have had no involvement in unacceptable business or investment activities.
English Language is not a mandatory requirement. Visa can be granted without IELTS etc.
English language proficiency is not a mandatory requirement for this visa. Applicants over the age of 18 are expected to demonstrate functional English ability, such as an overall IELTS score of 4.5 or an equivalent. However, if they are unable to meet this requirement, they can still qualify by paying for English language courses in Australia. Therefore, taking a language test is not compulsory for visa approval.
Score at least 65 Points (Pass Marks) on the points test table below.
| Factors | Description | Points |
|---|---|---|
| Age | 18–24 years | 20 |
| 25–32 years | 30 | |
| 33–39 years | 25 | |
| 40–44 years | 20 | |
| 45–54 years | 15 | |
| 55 and older | 0 | |
| English Language Ability | Vocational English | 5 |
| Proficient English | 10 | |
| Qualifications | Australian trade certificate, diploma or bachelor degree by an Australian education institute; or a bachelor qualification recognised by an education institution of a recognized standard | 5 |
| Bachelor degree in business, science or technology by an Australian institution; or a bachelor qualification by an education institution of a recognized standard | 10 | |
| Special Endorsement | The nominating state or territory government agency could decide that your proposed business is of unique and important benefit to the state or territory where the nominating government agency is located | 10 |
| Financial Assets | Net business and personal assets of you, your partner or you and your partner combined in each of the preceding two years of at least: | |
| AUD800,000 | 5 | |
| AUD1.3 million | 15 | |
| AUD1.8 million | 25 | |
| AUD2.25 million | 35 | |
| Business Turnover | Annual turnover in your main business during a period of at least two years of the preceding four fiscal years of at least: | |
| AUD500,000 | 5 | |
| AUD1 million | 15 | |
| AUD1.5 million | 25 | |
| AUD2 million | 35 | |
| Business Experience | You have held one or more businesses before you were invited to apply for the visa for: | |
| Not less than four years within the preceding five years | 10 | |
| Not less than seven years within the preceding eight years | 15 | |
| Business Innovation Qualifications at the time of invitation to apply for the visa | Evidence of registered patents or registered designs | 15 |
| Evidence of registered trademarks | 10 | |
| Evidence of formal joint venture agreements | 5 | |
| Evidence of export trade | 15 | |
| Evidence of ownership interest in a gazelle business | 10 | |
| Evidence of receipt of grants or venture capital funding | 10 | |
| State or Territory Nomination | Special endorsement (limited places) | 10 |
You are required to submit a business plan that clearly outlines your intentions to establish and maintain a business in Australia. The plan should detail your proposed business activities and explain how these activities will contribute to the economic development of Queensland, Australia.
We guide, assist, and deliver quality services to our clients in preparing comprehensive business plans.
The business idea section of the Business Establishment Plan must:
Industry/Sector: Specify the proposed industry or sector in which the business will operate.
Business Description: Provide a description of the proposed business, including the legal and trading names.
Business Ownership: Include business ownership information – partnership, proprietorship, corporation, franchise, acquisition, private limited, etc.
Business Location: Specify the proposed location for the business (city or town).
Market Analysis: Provide a market analysis including target markets, suppliers, and major competitors.
Products/Services: Specify which products and/or services the business will offer.
Distribution Channels: Specify which distribution channels the business will use.
Business Hours: Specify the business’ hours of operation.
Regulations/Licenses: Specify any regulations or licenses required to operate the business.
Job Creation: Specify the number of jobs to be created for Australian or Permanent Residents living in the state.
Research Support: Include full details of research undertaken to support these plans. The BP should show that the candidate has conducted extensive research into the economic, market, and cultural factors relevant to the proposed business.
Business Establishment Steps: Specify the steps/milestones for business establishment along with a timeline to ensure that the business has a reasonable chance of success and can be implemented upon arrival.
Economic Benefits: Specify the economic benefits the proposed business will provide to the state in terms of employment, export, technology transfer, revenue collection, etc.
Investment Details: The proposed investment amount, including how the money will be spent. Include the fore-casted start-up funds and expenses, along with a cash flow projection for the first year of operation.
Commercial Challenges: The applicant must demonstrate that they understand the commercial challenges they may encounter when engaging in their proposed eligible business in Queensland.
The name, organizations, mailing addresses, phone numbers, and emails of contracted professional business service providers who the applicant has contacted and/or has established an active working relationship or paid contractual agreement.
The management role the candidate will undertake in the proposed business, including an estimate of the number of hours per week they will dedicate to managing and working in the business, along with their involvement in day-to-day operations and strategic decision-making.
The candidate’s entrepreneurial background and its relevance to the proposed business. If the candidate lacks direct experience in the specific business area, they should explain how their skills or knowledge can be effectively applied to support the business.
Applicants are required to propose participation in a qualifying business activity. Eligible businesses can include nearly any commercial venture; however, certain types of businesses are excluded from eligibility for this visa. Examples of these ineligible businesses include:
Small scale property development/brokerage
Small scale freight forwarding and warehousing
Commodity and scrap metal export
Passive investment – property rental, and leasing activities etc.
Prior to visa application lodgment, exploratory visit is not required for this Visa.
Applicants are considered ineligible if they:
Are refugee claimants in Australia.
Are living illegally in their country of residence or in Australia.
Have been deported from Australia or a removal order has been issued by the Australian Government or are prohibited from entering Australia due to any reason.
Have serious medical conditions or have any dependent family member (accompanying or not) with a serious medical condition.
Have a criminal record or have any dependent family member over the age of 18 (accompanying or not) with a criminal record.
Applicant does not need to transfer any amount before Visa Grant.
After having the visa granted and moving to Queensland, Australia, the applicant must transfer not less than AUD 800,000 for both business establishment and settlement. Out of this amount, at least AUD 200,000 must be allocated specifically for business establishment.
No Age Relaxation, Applicant must be upto 55 years of age.
This Visa (SubClass 188 – Business Innovation Stream) Provides you Pathway for Permanent Residence. After grant of Visa, you need to:
Hold SubClass 188 Visa: (Business Innovation Stream) and be nominated by the state or territory Government for Subclass 888.
Business Operation: Own and operate a viable and sustainable ‘eligible’ business in Sydney – New South Wales for at least two years with involvement in day-to-day operation of the business and the overall strategic decision making of the business.
Employee Compliance: Comply with the National Minimum Wage standards in regards to at least two employees who are either Australian Citizens or Permanent Residents.
Annual Turnover: An annual turnover of AUD 300,000 in your main business (or businesses), for the last 12 months before you apply for permanent residence visa Subclass 888.
To be eligible to apply for Australian Citizenship, the applicant must:
Residency Requirement: Have been living in Australia on a valid Australian visa for four years immediately before applying, which must include the last 12 months as a permanent resident.
Absence Limitation: Not have been absent from Australia for more than one year in total during the 4-year period, including no more than 90 days in the year immediately before applying.
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