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Welcomes Business and Investment Migration Queensland Government
Welcomes Business and Investment Migration
Queensland Government
It’s the right time to put Queensland first
for an opportunity to be part of something great!
State Nominated Visas
• Arrangement with the Commonwealth Government for Queensland to nominate for all business visa classes – 132 Business Talent & 188 BI&I and the 190 & 489 skilled visas.
• Business and Skilled Migration Queensland (BSMQ) is the Queensland Government agency responsible for visa nomination.
Snapshot of Queensland
World-class education system Advanced health services
Affordable housing
Safe, healthy, family-friendly
Multicultural Av. 300 days of sunshine a year
Reasons to live in Queensland
Australian house prices Queensland compared to other Australian states
and territories
Sydney Melbourne Brisbane Adelaide Perth Hobart Darwin CanberraHouses $807,500 $856,500 $483,425 $420,000 $518,000 $371,750 $569,000 $575,000Units $665,000 $465,000 $385,750 $311,250 $415,000 $251,000 $440,000 $400,000
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Healthcare in Queensland • Free Public health services - 55
public hospitals
• Private health services - over 20 private hospitals
• Australian permanent residents - access to emergency ambulance & medical assistance
• Prescription medicines subsidised for Australian permanent residents
• Extensive network of medical &
health professionals in regional towns, with visits made to remote communities
Gold Coast Health Precinct
Trade and Investment Priorities
• Clinical trials • Aged care, maternity, neonatal
and children’s care • Health service design and
management • Healthcare professional
development.
Education & Studying in Queensland
Note: School year runs late January to early December (Prep-Year 12)
There are almost 300 registered institutions for international students
and is an international leader in research
A Queensland education will build the skills needed for a competitive edge, academically, personally and professionally.
Education & Studying in Queensland Shanghai-based Academic Ranking of World Universities
Institution 2017 ranking
The University of Queensland 55
The Young University Rankings – under 50 years
Institution 2017 ranking
Queensland University of Technology 24
Griffith University 35
James Cook University 38
Reasons to invest in Queensland
Food and agribusiness
Knowledge Industries Urban development & Infrastructure
Mining and resources Tourism
International education
Reasons to do business in Queensland
Strong economy
Business and living cost advantages
Strategic Asia-Pacific location
Pro-business government
Investment-ready opportunities
6 International airports
Queensland Food and Agribusiness
• 2015-16 agricultural output value was $13.7 billion • Main products include: Meat and livestock (49% of Australia) Fruits and vegetables (citrus, mangoes, avocadoes,
bananas) Grains and cereals (barley, wheat, corn, sorghum)
Sucrose (94% of Australia ) Seafood (spanner crab, prawns, scallops, fish)
• Agricultural investment opportunities include: Meat and livestock Fruits and vegetables Grains and cereals Beverages Seafood R&D projects
86% of Queensland is agricultural land，highest percentage in states and territories
Queensland Tourism Industry • World-class tourist destination • More than 20 million visitors a
year • Value of more than AUD $10.6
billion dollars • 200 National Parks • 5 World Natural Heritage areas • Great Barrier Reef, Gold Coast,
Wet Tropics Rainforest
Popular Tourist Cities: • Cairns • Gold Coast • Sunshine Coast
Queensland Construction Industry
• Construction is the largest contributor to the Queensland economy
• In 2016, Queensland government investment in infrastructure construction was A$134.2 billion
• Investment opportunities include:
Infrastructure
Tourism infrastructure
Commercial real property
CORE STRATEGIC PROJECTS
Brisbane Metro $1.54 billion
New Theatre $100 million
Entertainment Arena $2 billion
Int. Cruise Terminal $100 million
Aquarium $120 million
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Business Migration Visas – Queensland State Nomination
Queensland Business Nominations - Financial Year Comparison
FY2013/14 FY2014/15 FY2015/16 FY2016/17Subclass 132 15 17 20 144
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Business Talent (permanent) visa - subclass 132 (min investment in business $1M
with $2.25M total transfer to QLD)
FY2013/14 FY2014/15 FY2015/16 FY2016/17Subclass 188 122 180 163 386
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Business Innovation and Investment (provisional) visa - subclass 188 (min
investment in business $200K with $800k total transfer to QLD)
Significant Business History Stream • A State–nominated permanent residency visa • Under 55 years of age • Invest in a new or existing business in Qld • Intention to reside in Qld • Submit a business proposal
Investment Criteria • At least A$1.5M assets to be able to transfer to Qld • Minimum of A$1M for investment into a business • Minimum of A$500,000 for settlement costs
Business Talent (Permanent) visa (subclass 132)
Business Innovation and Investment (Provisional) visa (subclass 188)
Business Innovation Stream • A State-nominated provisional visa • Under 55 years of age • Meet the points tested pass mark • Invest a new or existing business in Qld • Submit a business proposal Investment Criteria • At least A$800,000 assets to be able to transfer to Qld • Minimum of A$200,000 to invest in a business • Intention to reside in Qld • Entry level franchise and café are not applicable
Business Investor Stream • A State-nominated provisional visa • Under 55 years of age • Meet the points tested pass mark Investment Criteria • At least A$2.25M assets to be able to transfer to Qld • Make a designated investment of A$1.5M into QTC bond for 4 years • Intention to reside in Qld for at least 2 years out of 4 years period
Business Innovation and Investment (Provisional) visa (subclass 188)
Business Innovation and Investment (Provisional) visa (subclass 188)
Significant Investor Stream • A State –nominated provisional visa • Meet the complying investment framework set by Austrade • Demonstrate a commitment to Qld Investment Criteria At least A$5M investment into managed funds that include: • At least A$500,000 in venture capital funds or growth private equity funds • At least A$1.5M in managed funds comprising emerging companies on ASX • A ‘balancing investment’ up to A$3M in managed funds or LICs that invest
in a combination of eligible assets which include other ASX listed companies, corporate bonds or notes, annuities and real property funds
Recent sales of businesses in Queensland Bin Services - Leasehold $1,125,000.00
Building Material Supplier $2,400,000.00
Cafe - Leasehold $1,250,000.00
Childcare - Freehold $1,442,000 - $4,200,000
Childcare Centre $2,300,000.00
Childcare Centre - Freehold $1,110,000 - $4,200,000
Childcare Centre - Leasehold $1,200,000 - $5,000,000
Commercial Land $1,180,000.00
Commercial Vacant Land $1,400,000.00
Early Learning Centre $1,300,000 - $1,570,000
Fast Food - Leasehold $1,210,000.00
Freehold $3,750,000.00
IGA Supermarket - Leasehold $1,150,000 - $1,390,000
Kitchen Fitouts $1,550,000.00
Manufacturing Business - Freehold and Leasehold $2,150,000.00
Motel - Leasehold $1,500,000.00
Office Supplies Freehold $1,200,000.00
Office Supplies Leasehold $1,100,000.00
Post Office $1,300,000.00
Red Rooster Franchise - Leasehold $1,335,500.00
Restaurant $2,200,000.00
Restaurant - Leasehold $1,850,000.00
Self Storage Facility $1,700,000.00
Service Station - Freehold $1,150,000 - $4,000,000
Service Station - Freehold and Leasehold
$1,800,000 - $2,400,000
Supermarket $2,150,000.00
Supermarket - Freehold and Leasehold
$1,800,000 - $2,400,000
Supermarket - Leasehold $1,738,000 - $1,270,000
Supermarket - Leasehold and Freehold $1,300,000.00
Water Treatment - Leasehold $2,950,000.00
Preparing a business proposal What kind of business should you invest in? 1. Using your business background and experience as an advantage and to
show how your business management skills can be adapted to the new investment environment
2. Learn about Queensland’s industry and regional strengths by looking for investment opportunities through commercial real estate agents, regional councils and business association websites
3. Be practical – look at the size, shares and investment amount 4. BSMQ does not nominate entry level franchise, small retail and small
hospitality establishments.
Preparing your business proposal 1. Download a business plan template and look at the tips on BSMQ website
about how to write a business plan 2. Describe your business and market research, including industry market
analysis, suppliers, positioning, competitive advantages, barriers and risks, contribution to Queensland economy
• https://migration.qld.gov.au/latest-news/migrating-queensland-preparing-business-proposal/
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