If your records have been damaged, destroyed or lost, there are several ways the ATO can help you reconstruct them.

By registering with ATO online services, you can access a range of tax and super services in one place. ATO online services are convenient, secure and accessible at any time. Sole traders can access this on any device to lodge their tax return, manage business activity statements, PAYG instalments and accounts, make payments, set up payment plans and more.

Whether you’re affected by a natural disaster, mental health issues, family and domestic violence, financial hardship, serious illness, or family tragedy, the ATO can help.

Advise ASIC if you don’t need your business name anymore. Their website provides information to consider and step-by-step instructions.

If you’re unable to pay on time, the ATO can offer support measures to help you stay on track.

If you've been affected by an event or natural disaster such as a bushfire, cyclone, drought, flood, or storm, the ATO can support you.

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Join the ATO on social media and ATO community to ask questions about tax and super and get the latest tips and updates.

The ATO offers a range of tools and services to make it easier for you to get your tax and superannuation right. The ATO wants to help you manage and grow your business and get back on track if you need to. You can also speak with a registered tax or BAS agent for help.

The ATO Tax inVoice podcast is an easy way to keep updated about the latest tax and super information and how you can meet your obligations.

The ACCC small business webpages provide key information, education and resources for small business. Understand your rights and responsibilities under the Competition and Consumer Act 2010 and the Australian Consumer Law.

AFSA’s Protecting your business assets webpage explains how you can use the Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) to help protect your business assets (such as machinery,  vehicles or livestock), your income and potentially improve your ability to obtain credit.

AFSA’s Small business debt options webpage is a resource for small businesses that are facing financial difficulty. It provides information about how personal insolvency can impact your business.

The mission of the ASBFEO is to contribute to Australia being the best place to start, grow and transform a business. The ASBFEO understands the challenges facing small and family businesses and provides information to avoid costly formal legal avenues, access to dispute resolution services, advice, and research to improve policies, and services such as mental health support should the need arise.

The philosophy of the BEC network is to provide information, advice and assistance to business intenders and existing business owners so that they’re well placed to develop their businesses as successful and profitable entities.

Business.gov.au provides support for Australian businesses. It provides information, grants, services and support from across government to help your business succeed.

Visit Business Registration Services on business.gov.au to check which registrations you may need for your small business.

Exercise in a Box is an online service provided by the Australian Cyber Security Centre (ACSC). It will help you understand how resilient your business is to a cyber attack and evaluate your readiness to respond to critical cyber incidents. It's designed to complement your cyber security protective measures. Access to Exercise in a box and the resources it provides is completely free.

The Fair Work Ombudsman will help you understand workplace rights and obligations. It provides information on many topics including hiring and paying employees, keeping the right records and managing employees. The Fair Work Ombudsman website also provides resources like the Pay and Conditions Tool and interactive templates.

IP Australia’s Understanding intellectual property (IP) webpage provides an overview of tools and resources available to help you understand the IP in your business, how you can safeguard it, and how to identify the most suitable IP right or combination of rights to protect your unique ideas.

Get financial advice through the Moneysmart website, to help you take care of yourself financially.

myfuture provides resources to explore career pathways and tools to develop self-knowledge to help with career decision-making.

If you or someone you know is struggling with their business finances, the National Debt Helpline has specialist small business financial counsellors to help.

The National Tax Clinic program is a government-funded initiative to help eligible individuals and small businesses who may not be able to access professional advice and representation for their tax affairs. If you can't access tax advice and help due to economic, social or personal factors and you're not represented by a tax professional, the National Tax Clinic program may be able to help.

NewAccess for Small Business Owners is a free and confidential mental health coaching program, developed by Beyond Blue to give small business owners, including sole traders the support they need.

Services Australia offers employment and financial assistance.

The TPB Register contains registration details of registered, suspended and deregistered tax and BAS agents. Use the register to check if your tax practitioner is registered, or locate someone near you.

Workforce Australia is a place Australians can search and apply for jobs or find more information on their pathway to employment.