{"id":38893,"date":"2021-11-23T15:11:43","date_gmt":"2021-11-23T07:11:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.crazydomains.com\/learn\/?p=38893"},"modified":"2022-07-29T14:11:20","modified_gmt":"2022-07-29T06:11:20","slug":"start-a-business-in-australia","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.crazydomains.com.au\/learn\/start-a-business-in-australia\/","title":{"rendered":"What You Need to Know About Starting a\u00a0Business in Australia"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Finally taking the plunge of starting your own business in Australia?<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The idea of starting a business can be taxing. It requires a lot of thorough planning and diligent execution at the initial stage, such as on the type, structuring, funding, and marketing. Not to mention the country\u2019s specific regulations and requirements that you need to adhere to.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">All that needs to be done\u00a0now.\u00a0Because how smoothly your business will operate depends on the groundwork you\u00a0put\u00a0at the early stage.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">So, how\u00a0to\u00a0start\u00a0your own\u00a0business?<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">This article\u00a0will\u00a0guide\u00a0you\u00a0on\u00a0what needs to be done to\u00a0smoothly\u00a0set\u00a0up your business in Australia.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 aria-level=\"2\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">How to Start\u00a0a Business in Australia<\/span><\/b><\/h2>\n<h3 aria-level=\"3\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Decide on your business structure<\/span><\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Your business\u00a0structure\u00a0mostly\u00a0affects\u00a0the\u00a0legal aspect of your business\u00a0such as\u00a0how much\u00a0tax\u00a0you\u2019ll be paying\u00a0and\u00a0the\u00a0health and safety requirements\u00a0you need to\u00a0follow.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Are you a sole\u00a0proprietorship, partnership, corporation, or trust company?\u00a0Finalise\u00a0your structure before you\u00a0register\u00a0your business to avoid\u00a0licensing\u00a0and permit\u00a0issues in the future.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 aria-level=\"3\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Register for an\u00a0Australian Business Number\u00a0(ABN)<\/span><\/b><\/h3>\n<p><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-39026\" src=\"https:\/\/www.crazydomains.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Apply-for-your-Australian-Business-Number.jpg\" alt=\"Apply for your Australian Business Number\" width=\"728\" height=\"245\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.crazydomains.com.au\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Apply-for-your-Australian-Business-Number.jpg 728w, https:\/\/www.crazydomains.com.au\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Apply-for-your-Australian-Business-Number-300x101.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.crazydomains.com.au\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Apply-for-your-Australian-Business-Number-400x135.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 728px) 100vw, 728px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Every business in Australia is required to apply for an\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/business.gov.au\/registrations\/register-for-an-australian-business-number-abn\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">ABN<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">.\u00a0It\u2019s an 11-digit unique identification number assigned by the government\u00a0to businesses in Australia.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">After\u00a0getting an ABN,\u00a0you\u2019ll be able to\u00a0register your business\u00a0name,\u00a0start selling your products or services or apply for loans\u00a0and grants\u00a0in the country.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Note that registering for an ABN is free of cost. If you want, you can always register for it together with your business name. You can visit the official website\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/register.business.gov.au\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">register.business.gov.au<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0to learn more.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Here\u2019s a list of the information you\u00a0need\u00a0to provide\u00a0when\u00a0applying for\u00a0an\u00a0ABN:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"2\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The legal name of your business<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"2\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Your business location<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"2\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Your business activity<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"2\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"4\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Your business associate details<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"2\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"5\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Tax file number (TFN) of you and your associates<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"2\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"6\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Tax agent registration number<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"2\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"7\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Professional advisor number<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"2\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"8\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Date by which you need your ABN<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"2\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"9\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Business address, email ID, and telephone number<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"2\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"10\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Authorized contacts<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 aria-level=\"3\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Register your business domain<\/span><\/b><\/h3>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-39025\" src=\"https:\/\/www.crazydomains.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Register-your-business-domain.jpg\" alt=\"Register your business domain\" width=\"728\" height=\"245\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.crazydomains.com.au\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Register-your-business-domain.jpg 728w, https:\/\/www.crazydomains.com.au\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Register-your-business-domain-300x101.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.crazydomains.com.au\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Register-your-business-domain-400x135.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 728px) 100vw, 728px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Now that you already have your ABN and\u00a0have successfully registered your business name,\u00a0it\u2019s\u00a0time to get\u00a0a\u00a0domain name\u00a0\u2013 your web address.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Think of a unique domain name\u00a0that will set you apart from the competition.<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Make sure that it\u2019s still on-brand and\u00a0customers\u00a0will be able\u00a0to easily recognize you\u00a0when they hear about it.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">That said, don\u2019t confuse quirky with weird. Don\u2019t go for over-complicated names. Your domain name has to be simple to be memorable to your customers.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Choose your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.crazydomains.com.au\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">.au<\/a>\u00a0domain extension.<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The best way to win the hearts of your Aussie customers is to get a local domain. This will\u00a0show your dedication to the local market.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The .au domain namespace has improved a lot for the past decade. It now offers a wide range of extensions, including but not limited\u00a0to .com.au, .org.au, .net.au, .gov.au,\u00a0and .edu.au.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">And recently,\u00a0auDA, the governing body of .au domain names,\u00a0announced the launching of .au direct domains on\u00a024\u00a0March 2022. This will allow entities and individuals to have a shorter and more memorable domain name.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">READ:\u00a0<\/span><\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.crazydomains.com.au\/learn\/register-au-domains\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">What You Need to Know About The New .au Direct Domain<\/span><\/b><\/a><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Check the availability of your domain name.<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">With millions of websites out there, you need to check if your ideal domain is still available for registration.\u00a0So, you may want to come up with more than one domain name\u00a0for backups.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">For example, if you plan to open a bakery in Australia and have made up your mind about naming your shop, say, The\u00a0CakeBaby, you may find the domain\u00a0<\/span><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">thecakebaby.com.au<\/span><\/i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0already taken.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">You\u00a0can\u00a0conduct a\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.crazydomains.com.au\/domain-names\/search\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">domain name search<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0to find out if the name you\u00a0want\u00a0is up for grabs.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.crazydomains.com.au\/domain-names\/?utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=CD_ContentHub&amp;utm_campaign=start-business-in-australia\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-33469 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.crazydomains.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/Crazy-Domains-au-domains-banner.png\" alt=\"Crazy Domains au domains banner\" width=\"728\" height=\"245\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.crazydomains.com.au\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/Crazy-Domains-au-domains-banner.png 728w, https:\/\/www.crazydomains.com.au\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/Crazy-Domains-au-domains-banner-300x101.png 300w, https:\/\/www.crazydomains.com.au\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/Crazy-Domains-au-domains-banner-350x118.png 350w, https:\/\/www.crazydomains.com.au\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/Crazy-Domains-au-domains-banner-550x185.png 550w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 728px) 100vw, 728px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h3 aria-level=\"3\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Set up\u00a0the\u00a0right\u00a0IT infrastructure<\/span><\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">You need the right technology to run any business, especially nowadays with everyone now going online. And\u00a0if you plan to make it a success, you have to adopt a no-fail approach towards getting on board the right\u00a0IT\u00a0infrastructure.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">That\u2019s why it\u2019s\u00a0important that you invest in\u00a0an\u00a0efficient\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.crazydomains.com.au\/web-hosting\/?utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=CD_ContentHub&amp;utm_campaign=start-business-in-australia\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">web hosting service<\/a> that supports\u00a0great web performance\u00a0and provides robust security.\u00a0You have to look at the average uptime, load time, bandwidth and storage, website backup, and SSL\u00a0and make sure they fit your business needs.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">READ:\u00a0<\/span><\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.crazydomains.com\/learn\/web-hosting-facts\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">9 Facts You Need to Consider Before Getting Web Hosting<\/span><\/b><\/a><\/p>\n<h3 aria-level=\"3\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Build your\u00a0website<\/span><\/b><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-39028\" src=\"https:\/\/www.crazydomains.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Set-up-your-website.jpg\" alt=\"Set up your website\" width=\"728\" height=\"245\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.crazydomains.com.au\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Set-up-your-website.jpg 728w, https:\/\/www.crazydomains.com.au\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Set-up-your-website-300x101.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.crazydomains.com.au\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Set-up-your-website-400x135.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 728px) 100vw, 728px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">For some businesses, it\u2019s not imaginable to make a start without having an efficiently operational website in place.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">But not having a website is not something other businesses can afford either. We will not be exaggerating if we say that it\u2019ll be hard for a business without a website to survive in today\u2019s highly competitive market.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">That\u2019s why you need a dedicated website irrespective of what business you plan to operate. It doesn\u2019t matter if you\u2019re planning to run a hardware business or a bakery shop or a health spa that offers only offline services. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.crazydomains.com.au\/web-builder\/\">Website Builders in Australia<\/a> are available online to help you create a website.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.crazydomains.com.au\/web-builder\/?utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=CD_ContentHub&amp;utm_campaign=start-business-in-australia\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-24484 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.crazydomains.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/Website-Builder.jpg\" alt=\"banner image\" width=\"728\" height=\"245\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.crazydomains.com.au\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/Website-Builder.jpg 728w, https:\/\/www.crazydomains.com.au\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/Website-Builder-300x101.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.crazydomains.com.au\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/Website-Builder-400x135.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.crazydomains.com.au\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/Website-Builder-350x118.jpg 350w, https:\/\/www.crazydomains.com.au\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/Website-Builder-550x185.jpg 550w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 728px) 100vw, 728px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">READ:\u00a0<\/span><\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.crazydomains.com\/learn\/guide-to-building-a-website\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">The\u00a0Quickstart\u00a0Guide to Building a\u00a0Website<\/span><\/b><\/a><\/p>\n<h3 aria-level=\"3\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Get ready to pay taxes<\/span><\/b><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-39030\" src=\"https:\/\/www.crazydomains.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Get-ready-to-pay-taxes.jpg\" alt=\"Get ready to pay taxes\" width=\"728\" height=\"245\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.crazydomains.com.au\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Get-ready-to-pay-taxes.jpg 728w, https:\/\/www.crazydomains.com.au\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Get-ready-to-pay-taxes-300x101.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.crazydomains.com.au\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Get-ready-to-pay-taxes-400x135.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 728px) 100vw, 728px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">In any country, taxes are an integral part of income generation. The same is true when you are setting up a business in Australia.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">You should know\u00a0that any laxity shown in reporting your income to the authorities can\u00a0get you in serious\u00a0trouble.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The taxes you need to pay depends on the type of business you\u2019ll be running.\u00a0Some of these taxes include the Tax on Profit, the Capital Gains Tax, the Goods and Services Tax, the Fringe Benefits Tax, and the Payroll Tax.\u202fLearn more about it\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/business.gov.au\/info\/run\/tax\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">here<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 aria-level=\"3\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Look for government grants<\/span><\/b><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-39031\" src=\"https:\/\/www.crazydomains.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Look-for-government-grants.jpg\" alt=\"Look for government grants\" width=\"728\" height=\"245\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.crazydomains.com.au\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Look-for-government-grants.jpg 728w, https:\/\/www.crazydomains.com.au\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Look-for-government-grants-300x101.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.crazydomains.com.au\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Look-for-government-grants-400x135.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 728px) 100vw, 728px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Aside from levying taxes on business income, the Australian government also offers several perks and incentives to entrepreneurs opening new businesses in the county.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">However, these government grants are\u00a0only\u00a0offered to those businesses that meet the eligibility criterion. To find out whether your business is eligible to get a government grant, visit the\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/business.gov.au\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Grants &amp; Programs finder page<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">However, these perks only act as top-up assistance rather than a primary source of funding.\u202f For that, you will either have to use your own savings, funds from angel investors or private equity, or finance from banks.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 aria-level=\"2\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Takeaway<\/span><\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Starting a business is no easy task. But with full determination and the right execution, you\u2019ll be able to build what could soon become a million-dollar business.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">While there are lots of big and small things one has to take care of when setting up a new business in Australia, in this guide we have listed some of those points that require your utmost attention.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Finally taking the plunge of starting your own business in Australia? The idea of starting a business can be taxing. It requires a lot of thorough planning and diligent execution at the initial stage, such as on the type, structuring, funding, and marketing. 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