Protecting your business

You’ve put in the work to build your business – now let’s take a few smart steps to help protect it.

Help your business stay safe and secure

From insurance to cybersecurity, we’ll help you understand the steps you can take to protect your small business – and give you peace of mind along the way.

Understanding the law

Know the rules around taxes, licences, employment and more – so you can operate with confidence.

Legal essentials for business (Aus Gov)

Consider business insurance

Protect your business against the unexpected with cover that suits your industry and risks.

Explore insurance for your business

Stay cyber secure

Put simple systems in place to help keep your business, data and customers safe online.

Protect Your Business and Banking

Prepare for emergencies

From power outages to natural disasters, a basic plan can help you bounce back faster.

Tips for protecting your business

Protection begins with smart planning. These quick tips can help you stay focused, make smart decisions and protect your business with confidence.

Lawpath’s legal essentials for your business

10 Legal Mistakes Businesses Make and How to Avoid Them

Even simple missteps can lead to big headaches. Check out the most common legal mistakes new businesses make – and what you can do to steer clear of them.

Learn more

More ways to boost your business

  • Business Insurance

    $0 extra cost to pay by the month

    Build an insurance package tailored for your business with a wide range of cover options.

    Why insure through Westpac?

    • Tick - Flexibility to customise your cover
    • Tick - Certificate of Currency via email
    • Tick - No extra cost to pay by the month.
    Explore cover options

  • Bitdefender Antivirus Software

    12 months free for Business Transaction Account holders

    Our partner, Bitdefender, can help keep your network safe from data breaches, phishing attempts and malware attacks.

    Why Bitdefender?

    • Tick - 12 months free cyber security protection
    • Tick - 20% off in year 2 & 3
    • Tick -  Protection for your PC, mobile and tablet devices.
    Learn more

Your next steps

Whether you're just starting out, looking to grow, or ready to level up, we’ve got tools, tips and tailored support to help you move forward with confidence.

Startup Business Hub

Your go-to place for getting a business off the ground – with practical guides, helpful tools and expert tips to support you from idea to launch.

Explore our business startup hub

Step-by-step guides

Apply online

Starting out and need a business account?

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Things you should know

* The exclusive collection of partner offers total has been calculated assuming you take up all partner offers for the entire offer period and, where applicable, based upon the highest subscription offered. For MYOB, value has been calculated based on a monthly MYOB Business Pro subscription. Samsung involves an initial purchase of $4,000, followed by a subsequent $1,000 purchase. 
 
The information in this article is general in nature; does not take your objectives, financial situation or needs into account; and does not constitute tax advice. Consider its appropriateness to these factors; and we recommend you seek independent professional legal and/or financial advice about your specific circumstances before making any decisions.
 
Any tax information described is general in nature and it is not tax advice or a guide to tax laws. We recommend you seek independent, professional tax advice applicable to your personal circumstances.