If your small business is under financial pressure, you can access free tools and support to help you manage debt and plan your next steps.

Small Business Debt Helpline services

The Small Business Debt Helpline provides free, independent and confidential help to small business owners and sole traders in financial difficulty.

It offers advice on small business finance, business and personal debts, negotiating and counselling including:

  • assessing your financial situation
  • managing debts and finances
  • tax and BAS
  • leases and rent
  • access to training
  • dispute resolution
  • bankruptcy and insolvency
  • referrals to specialist services.

To contact the Small Business Debt Helpline:

Manage being in debt

Having your business in debt can be a daunting experience, but there are positive steps you can take to get your finances back on track.

To find out what to do when you're in debt, from assessing your financial situation through to getting help, visit business.gov.au.

More information

Find out more about what to do when your business is in financial trouble:

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Last published: 13 March 2026

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