For the Australian Business Innovation Stream, a foreign buyer typically needs a minimum investment of AUD 200,000 in a qualifying business. This demonstrates sufficient commitment to actively manage and grow the business while meeting visa eligibility requirements.

For a foreign buyer to qualify under Australia’s Business Innovation and Investment (Provisional) visa (subclass 188 – Business Innovation Stream), the standard minimum investment is AUD 200,000 in a new or existing business. Emotionally, it can feel like a big upfront leap, but this investment isn’t just a number — it’s your ticket to owning a business in Australia, accessing a growing market, and building a pathway toward permanent residency, so careful planning and the right business choice make that commitment feel strategic rather than intimidating.