The cost of setting up a business
Use this checklist to help determine the set up costs of your new business.
Setting up the business
- Accountant's fees
- Solicitor's fees
- Business registration
- Domain name registration
- Insurance premiums (office contents, public liability, income protection, loss of profits, vehicles etc)
- Licences and permits
- Workers’ compensation
Setting up the premises
- Lease deposit and advance rent
- Fit out (benches, fridges, furniture, registers, storage, etc)
- Utility bonds and connection (water, gas, electricity, phone)
- Stationery and office supplies
Plant and equipment
- Equipment
- Vehicles
- Telecommunications
- Computers and software
Starting operations
- Advertising and promotion
- Raw materials and supplies
- Working capital
Start-up capital
- Equity investment
- Borrowings
