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Business & Investment Visa Australia

Invest in Australia and secure your permanent residency. We guide entrepreneurs and investors through the 188 and 888 visa pathways.

Business & Investment Visa Options

Choose the stream that matches your business background and investment capacity.

Subclass 188A

Business Innovation Stream

For applicants with a successful business background who want to establish or develop a business in Australia. Requires a state or territory nomination.

Investment
Net assets AUD $800,000+
Residence Type
Provisional — 4 years
  • Business turnover of at least AUD $750,000 in 2 of last 4 years
  • Must own at least 51% of a business (or 30% if turnover > $400,000)
  • Points test applies
  • Age limit: under 55 (state exemptions available)
Subclass 188B

Investor Stream

For high-net-worth individuals who want to make a designated investment in Australia. No requirement to own or operate a business.

Investment
AUD $2.5 million designated investment
Residence Type
Provisional — 4 years
  • Must hold at least AUD $2.5 million in designated investments for 4 years
  • State or territory nomination required
  • Investment experience of at least 3 years
  • Age limit: under 55 (state exemptions available)
Most Flexible
Subclass 188C

Significant Investor Stream

For applicants who invest at least AUD $5 million into complying investments. No age limit, no English requirement, minimal residence obligation.

Investment
AUD $5 million complying investment
Residence Type
Provisional — 4 years
  • No age limit
  • No English language requirement
  • Only 40 days residence required in 4 years
  • Fast-track processing available
Subclass 888

Business Innovation & Investment (Permanent)

Permanent residency for holders of a 188 visa who have met the requirements of their provisional visa stream.

Investment
Based on 188 stream held
Residence Type
Permanent
  • Must have held 188 visa for at least 1–2 years
  • Must have maintained the required business/investment activity
  • Business assets or investment still in place
  • Residence requirements must be met

General Requirements

Meet the net asset threshold for your chosen stream
Demonstrate a successful business or investment background
Score sufficient points on the business innovation and investment points test (188A/B)
Obtain a state or territory government nomination
Meet health and character requirements
Age limit of 55 for 188A and 188B (state exemptions may apply)
No age limit for 188C Significant Investor Stream

Invest in Your Future

Business and investment visas are among the most complex Australian visa pathways. State nomination strategy, points optimisation and compliance are critical. Our experts guide you from initial assessment through to permanent residency.

  • Stream eligibility assessment
  • State nomination strategy
  • Points test maximisation
  • Business plan and evidence preparation
  • End-to-end case management
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