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Adelaide is a global city with local benefits. Learn about establishing and growing your business in Adelaide, and the many ways in which the Adelaide Economic Development Agency and City of Adelaide can assist you.

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Hear From Local Businesses

Get a firsthand insight into what it's like to operate in Adelaide: hear from local businesses who worked with AEDA to set up in the city and North Adelaide.

Perks Accountants & Wealth Advisers

Perks Director and CEO James Black says moving the firm into the city was “the best thing the company has ever done”. The 180-person team was ready for the relocation and have truly embraced the city lifestyle.

The benefits:

  • The ability to expand their operational footprint
  • Greater accessibility for their growing CBD-based clientele
  • An opportunity for the Perks team to enjoy all that the city has to offer

Zoho Corporation

There were many reasons global software leader Zoho decided to make the move into the city, and General Manager Rakesh Prabhakar says employee happiness, leading to strong retention, was among the biggest drivers. AEDA offered a tailored, informed approach during Zoho’s move from small co-working space to a full office.

The benefits:

  • A better quality of life for employees, leading to greater employee satisfaction and supporting retention
  • A vibrant city with diverse options for the team to experience after work

AGL Energy

Relocating from Eastwood in 2024, AGL Energy made the move into two spacious levels of an iconic King William Street building, spanning over 3,000 square metres. John Berkis, Head of Property and Security Services, explains why making the move to the city was among the best decisions the company has made.

The benefits:

  • State-of-the art facilities that align with the business's sustainability goals
  • A thriving precinct which has increased the ratio of staff choosing to work in the office
  • Building connections with peers in the CBD

Amplar Health

Thinking of making the move into the city? Amplar Health Chief Executive Sarah McRae says it is easily achievable with the help of AEDA.

Amplar received business support to help with tasks such as site selection, but AEDA's data and insights were “rich information for business decisions”, ensuring a smooth transition into its new location.

The benefits:

  • A central hub to service clients around the state
  • Increased brand recognition
  • Developing closer relationships with city-based stakeholders

Your Questions Answered

Absolutely. Adelaide's strong economy, supportive government and vibrant culture create an ideal environment for startups. Its global recognition for liveability further enhances its appeal for new business ventures.

Setting up a business in Adelaide involves choosing a business structure, registering the business, understanding the legal obligations, and accessing various support services offered by AEDA for a smooth start.

Yes, non-citizens can start a small business in Australia, provided they follow the regulatory guidelines, which include obtaining the right visas and meeting the legal and business requirements.

Adelaide generates revenue through a diversified economy, with a shift from manufacturing to services, ICT and retail sectors, contributing more than 80% to South Australia's Gross State Product.

Adelaide's leadership in emerging sectors positions it as an ideal location for entrepreneurs seeking to blend tradition with innovation, which is reflective in the city's dynamic economic landscape. The city has established strengths in fields like education, food and beverage, retail, property, creative industries, tourism, space, defence, health and medical technology, machine learning and big data, and renewable energy.

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Contact Us

Discuss opportunities for investment, relocation and more with the AEDA Business and Investment team.

08 8203 7818

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