I currently don’t have a VA business but have signed up for the membership. Do I need to create a VA business first before applying for jobs?
VA LEAD NETWORK Answers
Most likely.
You are welcome to become a member of the Virtual Assistant Lead Network, even if you don’t have a fully registered VA business, as long as you are based in Australia.
We understand that many aspiring virtual assistants are in the early stages of their journey, and our community is here to support you as you explore and establish your business.
However, if you’re planning to apply for jobs or submit proposals to leads, it is essential to be aware of certain legal requirements:
According to the Australian Taxation Office (ATO), activities such as advertising your services or quoting for work—including sending a proposal via VA Lead Network—may be considered “carrying on an enterprise.”
If you’re carrying on an enterprise in Australia, you’re legally required to have an Australian Business Number (ABN).
If you intend to operate as a sole trader, applying for an ABN is free and straightforward through the Australian Business Register.
You don’t need a trading name or a complete business setup to do this. You can apply under your own name.
Not sure which business structure is right for you (sole trader, company, trust)? Check out this webinar, and seek personal advice from a qualified accountant or business advisor to determine the best option for your circumstances.
Occasional WFH Opportunities Without an ABN
While most opportunities on our platform are for contractor opportunities that require an ABN, we occasionally list work-from-home (WFH) positions for VA Seekers looking to hire remote employees.
These roles are structured as traditional employment (without the need to travel to their office) and do not require an ABN.
Keep an eye on our job board for such listings if you’re not yet ready to register your business.
Get ahead while you’re still setting up
While you aren’t busy with clients, now is the perfect time to get set up and work through tasks that many VAs (including us!) wish we had spent more time on before they became fully booked!
Here are just some of the tools and resources we’ve published to help you get started:
🛠️ Set Up Your VA Business Checklist Walks you through a step-by-step checklist for setting up your VA business. It’s what we wish we had when we started.
📝 Is setting up as a VA worth it? If you’re on the fence, this blog explores the pros and cons of starting a VA business in Australia.
🌐 More Free Resources All the Free Goodies for Australian virtual assistants and online business managers!
👩💻 Digital Products If you are not ready to become a Career Member with access to our extensive library of resources and online training for Australian virtual assistants, you may find Val’s Digital Products store helpful!
If there’s anything in our resources that you’d like more help with, reach out. We’re here to support you every step of the way.
Val is your trusted go-to VABFF. You will find Val here when you have questions about running your virtual business or a tech problem to solve for you or your client.
Val represents our team’s collective skills and experiences. She is a well-connected VA with knowledge and networks across multiple industries.
Val can’t wait to hear from you. So reach out, connect, or offload and ask your question 👉
