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About Business in the City
This section is designed to assist investors on queries related to investing in the City of Perth. It provides the latest available economic information and statistics to assist with making informed decisions.
The City of Perth has much to offer international, national, local investors and business people seeking opportunities to establish themselves in a new market with considerable completive advantage.
Perth city is modern and entrepreneur friendly, which complements Asian and other Australian markets, while maintaining its own distinctive business character and lifestyle.
The city has a solid reputation as a preferred global business and investment destination. The following sections detail the reaons why:
Economic Environment
This section details the economic environment and the reasons why Perth is an attractive centre for world wide business.
Information within this section is grouped under the following headings:
The Economy
- Economic overview
- Workforce and resident profile
- The Evolving City
- The Office Market
Efficient infrastructure
- Globally connected
- Efficient infrastructure
- Free WiFi in resource sector
Doing Business in WA
- Business Structures in Australia
- Banking and Finance in Australia
- Australia’s legal system
- Political system
- Taxation
City of Perth Supporting Business
The City of Perth provides a range of services and supports businesses that have chosen to operate in the city or are interested in doing so with economic development strategies, marketing and networking activities along with the latest demographic information to inform business decision making.
Information is grouped under the following headings:
- Business development
- Research
- Enquires
Lifestyle
This section details the relaxed and enjoyable lifestyle that Perth offers.
Information is grouped under the following headings:
- Cost of living
- Housing
- Entertainment and things to do
- Education
- Maps and transport




