Hi there,I'm planning to buy a small amount of everyday goods (with a value of less than 1000 AUD) from my home country, mail them to Australia and sell them on eBay as a sole trader.I want to test the viability of starting my business in Australia, I may do this kind of trial for one or two times before deciding whether to go further.1. I'm wondering, do I need to get an ABN if I'm just testing the viability of the idea at first? Or can I get one if I think the idea is viable?2. As a sole trade...

It is very simple and no abn or accountant is needed to order a bunch of items you wish to resell. As you mention labelling and meeting safety standards may be an issue with some products as you may be liable for issues that can arise. I used to buy lego from the US and Europe and that was easy as it meets all safety standards. Selling no name brands can be an issue with some items so it really comes down to what you will sell. My advice is to take the time looking in to what you can g...

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