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What are the main legal documents and registrations I’ll need when setting up an accounting business in Australia?

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To set up an accounting business in Australia, you will need to prepare and register a variety of legal documents. Key requirements include:

  • Registering your business name with the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC).
  • Obtaining an Australian Business Number (ABN) and registering for Goods and Services Tax (GST) if required.
  • Registering with the Tax Practitioners Board (TPB) as a tax agent, BAS agent, or tax (financial) adviser.
  • Preparing a legally binding partnership agreement, shareholders agreement, or company constitution, depending on your chosen business structure.
  • Ensuring compliance with relevant state or territory laws and local council regulations.
Alex is Sprintlaw’s co-founder and principal lawyer. Alex previously worked at a top-tier firm as a lawyer specialising in technology and media contracts, and founded a digital agency which he sold in 2015.

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