Sydney is the business and financial capital of Australia's strong and thriving economy. It's the location of choice for more and more international firms.
Australia is a politically and economically stable democratic nation that provides a low risk business environment. It has flexible, accountable financial practices, open regulation and transparent government policy.
The legal system in Australia is a mixture of common law and statute. Domestic and foreign companies have the same standing before the law. Australia's intellectual property protection is ranked number two in the Asia Pacific.
Time zone advantage
Sydney's time zone, 10 hours ahead of GMT, spans the closing of the North American business day and the opening of business in Europe, allowing for seamless, around-the-clock business services.
Favourable tax system
The company income tax rate is 30 per cent in Australia. There are no restrictions on capital flow, profit remittances, capital repatriation, transfers or royalties and trade-related payments.