Business Set Up Articles
Expert articles and practical legal guides on business set up for australian businesses.
What Is a Trade Name in Australia?
Choosing a name is one of the most exciting parts of starting a business. It’s also one of the easiest places to get tripped up. You might be ready to launch your...
13 May 2026
Discretionary Trust Example: A Practical Guide For Australian Owners
Choosing the right structure for your business isn’t just a paperwork exercise - it can shape how you manage risk, bring in family members, handle tax and reporting, and plan for long-term...
12 May 2026
What Is a Legal Name for a Business?
Choosing a name is one of the most exciting parts of starting a business. It’s also one of the easiest places to get confused - because in Australia, you can end up...
12 May 2026
Weekdays on the Crane, Weekends on the Lake: The Story Behind Hunter Wake Co
What does it take to turn a passion for wakeboarding into a compliant business? Hunter Wake Co’s story shows why legal foundations matter from day one.
12 May 2026
Trading with an ACN but No ABN in Australia
It’s a common situation for new founders: you’ve registered a company, you have an Australian Company Number (ACN), you might even have a shiny new company name - but you don’t have...
11 May 2026
Company Losses: Australian Directors’ Duties, Insolvency and Restructuring
Seeing company losses on your profit and loss statement can be stressful, especially if you’re a director trying to make the right calls for your business, your staff, and your own personal...
8 May 2026
How To Describe Your ABN Nature Of Activity For Ride‑Share Driving
If you’re setting up to drive for a ride‑sharing service in Australia, there’s a good chance you’ll be getting (or already have) an Australian Business Number (ABN). One question that often catches...
8 May 2026
Company Titles: Pros And Cons
When you’re building a small business or startup, it’s easy to focus on the exciting parts: the product, the brand, your first customers, and (hopefully) steady growth. But sooner or later, most...
8 May 2026
How to Prepare a Consent to Act as Director (Word Template)
If you’re setting up a company or appointing a new director in your existing business, there’s one deceptively simple document that can cause real headaches if it’s missing: a director’s consent to...
7 May 2026
Sole Trader vs Pty Ltd Company: Which Business Structure Is Right?
Choosing the right structure is one of the first big legal decisions you’ll make when starting (or growing) a small business. And it’s a decision that can affect almost everything else -...
7 May 2026
Hospitality Lawyers: Legal Guide For Cafes, Bars And Restaurants
Running a cafe, bar or restaurant can be one of the most rewarding small businesses in Australia. You get to build a loyal customer base, create memorable experiences, and (hopefully) turn those...
6 May 2026
How Limited Liability Protects Australian Business Owners
If you’re starting (or growing) a business, you’ve probably heard the phrase “limited liability” thrown around as a reason to “set up a company”. But what does limited liability actually mean in...
6 May 2026
What Is a Demerger in Australia?
If you’re growing a startup or running a small business, there’s a good chance your structure has evolved faster than your paperwork. Maybe you started with one product, then added a second...
6 May 2026
Do Clinical Trial Service Providers Need a Co-founder Agreement in Australia?
A co-founder agreement can be a critical document for Australian clinical trial service providers, especially where founders are sharing equity
5 May 2026
Sponsorship Template: How To Create And Use One Effectively
Sponsorship can be a powerful growth tool for small businesses and startups in Australia. Done well, it can lift your brand profile, build trust with new audiences, and create real commercial value...
5 May 2026
Discretionary Trust Structure: A Practical Guide In Australia
Choosing the right business structure can feel like one of those “I’ll deal with it later” tasks. But if you’re building a startup, running a family business, or investing in business assets,...
5 May 2026
Legal Checklist For Starting And Growing A Clothing Business In Australia
Starting a small clothing business can be an exciting move - whether you’re launching an online boutique, selling at markets, opening a studio, or building a label that you’ll eventually stock in...
4 May 2026
Who Holds Legal Title to Trust Property in Australia?
If you run your business through a trust (or you’re thinking about it), one question comes up again and again: does a trustee own the property? It’s a fair question, because on...
4 May 2026
Directors’ Remuneration: A Practical Guide For Australian SMEs And Startups
If you run (or are about to launch) a company in Australia, you’ll eventually need to make decisions about director remuneration. It sounds straightforward - “how much do we pay the directors?”...
4 May 2026
ACN vs ARBN: Meaning and Key Differences for Australian Businesses
If you’re setting up a business (or dealing with another business) in Australia, you’ll quickly run into acronyms like ABN, ACN and ARBN. They can look like “just another number”, but understanding...
4 May 2026
Who Is Entitled To An ABN In Australia?
If you’re starting a business in Australia, one of the first admin tasks you’ll come across is getting an Australian Business Number (ABN). In many cases, it’s a genuine “first step” because...
2 May 2026
How To Choose The Right Structure For Your Australian Startup
Choosing the right startup structure is one of the first “big” decisions you’ll make as a founder. It affects your tax and admin workload, how much personal risk you take on, how...
1 May 2026
How To Renew Company Registration: Step-By-Step Guide
If you run a company in Australia, keeping your company registration “alive” is one of those admin jobs that can quietly cause big problems if it slips off your radar. For many...
1 May 2026
Is Insolvency The Same As Bankruptcy For Australian Businesses?
When cash flow gets tight, invoices are piling up, and you’re starting to worry about meeting payroll or paying suppliers, it’s common to hear the words “insolvency” and “bankruptcy” thrown around in...
30 April 2026
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