Written by Immigrad · Registered Migration Agent · MARN 1805710 · Last updated September 2026 To apply for standard business sponsorship, the Department of Home Affairs asks for two sets of evidence: documents proving the business is legally established, such as an ABN, ARBN or overseas registration plus ASIC extracts where relevant, and documents proving […]

Check registration on the OMARA register, establish whether the agent acts for the sponsor or the worker, and get a written fee agreement that separates professional fees from the Department’s charges.

Sponsorship obligations in Australia for 482 and 494 employers: what to report within 28 days, records to keep, and the penalties for getting it wrong.

Yes. There is no minimum trading period. What the Department of Home Affairs requires of a standard business sponsor, what it costs, and where newer businesses are actually tested.

A standard business sponsorship is valid for five years from the date the Department of Home Affairs approves it. The charge is AUD420.00.

Labour market testing is only waived under Australia international trade obligations. There are no occupation-based, skill-level or disaster exemptions for subclass 482 or 494 nominations.

Search the OMARA register at portal.mara.gov.au by MARN or name. If the agent does not appear, they are not registered and cannot lawfully provide immigration assistance in Australia.

An accredited sponsor is a standard business sponsor granted accredited status by the Department of Home Affairs. There is no additional fee if requested with your sponsorship application or renewal.