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Setting up

At the City of Swan, we encourage business growth by making it easier for you to meet local, state and federal government requirements.

This section is intended to provide some guidance and helpful information to assist you with your business decisions. We hope you will find these pages useful as you navigate your way through our Business Support section.

New to business

There are many different industries operating in the City of Swan so researching the market, educating yourself and networking with like minded people are all good places to start.

Finding a location

We can assist in finding the perfect location for your new business.

Types of businesses

If you want to set up a business in an industry that already exists, what would your point of difference be? Have you identified a gap in the market and do you know the secret on how to fill it?

Business administration

Business administration goes hand in hand with setting up the physical side of your business. We've got you covered with information to guide you on your journey.

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Address: 2 Midland Square, Midland,
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Postal Address: PO Box 196, Midland,
WA 6936

Email: swan@swan.wa.gov.au


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