New South Wales

New South Wales, and its capital Sydney, are rated as one of the most popular tourist destinations in the world.

They are also the premier business locations in Australia.

Strategically positioned on Australia’s eastern seaboard, New South Wales is orientated outwards to the major trading markets in the world’s fastest growing Asia-Pacific region. Its stable economy carries the highest triple-A credit rating, offering a low-risk base from which to spearhead trade with Asia.

Sydney is Australia’s most dynamic commercial centre and home to the nation’s dominant financial institutions.

Sydney is fuelled by vigorous economic growth, providing the stimulus for a range of exciting commercial and industrial developments.

A strong economy

As Australia’s leading economy, New South Wales exceeds all other business locations on size, sophistication and stability. Its Gross State Product of almost $US283 billion rivals Hong Kong and Thailand. Low inflation and strong business confidence are leading to high levels of investment. And with sustained growth forecast – at a minimum of three percent – prospects for business and trade are excellent.

New South Wales’ sizeable economy provides business with an extremely large domestic market. The State is home to over six million people and accounts for over a third of Australia’s population and gross domestic product. As Australia’s largest city, Sydney itself offers a highly cosmopolitan and sophisticated consumer market of almost 4 million people.

A comprehensive air, sea, road and rail infrastructure is geared to moving freight efficiently.

A skilled workforce

New South Wales offers Australia’s most highly skilled and educated workforce. Which adapts quickly to new technology.

One quarter of Sydney’s residents are born overseas and 17% speak a language other than English at home.

A competitive framework for trade and commerce

New South Wales offers the sophisticated infrastructure and services that international companies require for trading with Asia.

Sydney offers a range of commercial and industrial property close to its heart and major transport centres.

Business is also provided with a sophisticated range of competitive accounting, law, banking, management, and  engineering services.

Ahead on quality of life

New South Wales can claim a quality of life second to none. The high quality of life is based upon an extraordinary cultural and ethnic diversity, reflected in its rich fabric of cultural attractions. Sydney prides itself on its wide range of theatres and galleries which stage a sophisticated program of international art and culture. It is also home to many fine restaurants which offer a gourmet menu of international cuisine and wines.

New South Wales’ natural and recreational attractions are world famous, and can be enjoyed all year round thanks to constantly mild temperatures. Excellent recreational facilities include many international golf courses and state-of-the-art sporting facilities built for the 2000 Olympics.

Business migrants and visitors can easily enjoy a sophisticated, comfortable lifestyle in Sydney. The cost of living is extremely reasonable. Company cars, international and private schooling and a wide range of health care services are available at much lower costs than many other business locations. High quality executive accommodation is also extremely affordable to rent or purchase.

A range of investment assistance

The New South Wales Government encourages and supports business migrants with the Business Migrant Information and Referral Program.

Potential investors can access high calibre facilitation, information and referral services through the Department of State and Regional Development to improve business commencement rates, employment, exports and regional opportunities throughout the State.

A range of business information publications have been printed in Vietnamese, Mandarin, Arabic, Italian, Greek and Spanish.

You are warmly invited to establish your new Australian enterprise in Sydney and regional New South Wales, and enjoy the superior opportunities available for a successful business venture.