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Doing Business 2018: Reforming to Create Jobs – Summary of Australia

Core Content

The Doing Business 2018 report, published by the World Bank Group, evaluates business regulations and their enforcement across 190 economies. It provides quantitative indicators to assess the ease of doing business, focusing on 11 key areas including starting a business, dealing with construction permits, getting electricity, registering property, getting credit, protecting minority investors, paying taxes, trading across borders, enforcing contracts, resolving insolvency, and labor market regulation.

The report highlights the importance of benchmarking regulatory environments and encourages reforms to improve efficiency and create jobs. It includes detailed subnational reports, allowing cities and regions to compare their regulatory performance and identify areas for improvement.

Key Indicators for Australia

Main Points

• Starting a Business:

  • Australia requires 3 procedures, taking 2.5 days and costing 0.7% of income per capita for men and women.
  • The paid-in minimum capital requirement is zero, which is among the lowest globally.
  • The process is efficient, with Australia ranking highly in terms of ease of doing business.

• Dealing with Construction Permits:

  • Australia requires 11 procedures, taking 121 days and costing 0.9% of warehouse value.
  • The building quality control index is 14.0, indicating strong regulation and quality control.
  • The process involves site surveys, development applications, and construction certificates.

Key Information on Procedures and Costs

Starting a Business in Australia

1. Complete and lodge ASIC Form 201 – 21 days, no cost
   • Submit application to the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC)
   • Obtain a certificate of incorporation and an Australian company number (ACN)
2. Register for ABN with ATO – less than 1 day, no charge
   • Required for tax compliance, including GST registration for companies with a turnover of AUD$75,000 or more
3. Sign up for Worker Compensation Insurance – 1 day, no charge
   • Compulsory for employers, with premium rates based on the company's main business

Dealing with Construction Permits in Australia

1. Obtain a Site Survey/Analysis Plan – 21 days, AUD 4,000
   • Mandatory to obtain a building permit
2. Verify if a development application is required – 1 day, no charge
   • Contact local council to check planning requirements
3. File development application with consent authority – 49 days, AUD 7,064
   • Submit detailed plans and documentation to the local council
4. Apply for a construction certificate – 21 days, AUD 16,093
   • Required before starting building work
5. Apply for approval of building/development plans by Sydney Water Quick Check Agent – 1 day, AUD 65
   • Ensure the plans do not affect water and drainage infrastructure
6. Notify Hill Shire City Council of commencement of work and appoint as PCA – 1 day, no charge
   • Submit a notice and appoint the council as the principal certifying authority

Methodology and Assumptions

• Standardized Business:

  • A limited liability company with 5 domestic owners, no legal entities
  • Operates in Sydney, the largest business city in Australia
  • Has a start-up capital of 10 times income per capita and a turnover of 100 times income per capita
  • Does not engage in foreign trade or handle heavily taxed goods

• Standardized Warehouse:

  • A two-story warehouse with a total area of 1,300.6 square meters
  • Located on a 929 square meter plot, valued at 50 times income per capita
  • Requires architectural and technical plans, and is built in 30 weeks

• Assumptions for Data Collection:

  • All required information is readily available
  • No bribes are paid
  • Procedures are completed without prior contact with officials

Distance to Frontier (DTF) and Rankings

• DTF Score: Australia scores 14.0 on the building quality control index and 0.9% on the cost to get construction permits.
• Ease of Doing Business Ranking: Australia ranks highly in the report, reflecting its efficient regulatory environment.
• DTF Scale: A score of 0 to 100, with 0 representing the lowest performance and 100 the best.

Conclusion

The Doing Business 2018 report underscores Australia's strong performance in business regulation, particularly in starting a business and dealing with construction permits. The country's regulatory framework is efficient, transparent, and supports a favorable business climate. The data collected in the report serve as a benchmark for reform and provide valuable insights for policymakers, researchers, and business stakeholders.