Business Set Up Articles
Expert articles and practical legal guides on business set up for australian businesses.
Members’ Voluntary Winding Up For Directors & Shareholders
Closing a company is rarely something you plan for on day one. But for many Australian small business owners, there comes a time when keeping the company open no longer makes commercial...
27 March 2026
How To Start A Personal Training Business In Australia: Legal Checklist For Trainers
Starting a personal training business can be an exciting step if you’ve built up real coaching skills and you’re ready to turn them into a sustainable income. But if you’re serious about...
27 March 2026
How To Prepare A Solvency Statement In Australia
When you’re running a company, cash flow can move quickly. A big invoice lands late, a customer pays early, a supplier asks for tighter terms, or you decide it’s time to declare...
27 March 2026
Why Australian Startups And SMEs Need A Virtual Registered Office Address
When you’re building a startup or growing a small business, it’s normal to keep things lean. You might be working from home, using a co-working space, or running a team that’s fully...
26 March 2026
What Is A Consulting Firm? How Consulting Firms Work And Get Paid
Whether you’re hiring a consultant to help you grow, or you’re thinking about building a consulting business yourself, it helps to get clear on the basics. So, what is a consulting firm...
26 March 2026
How To Reinstate A Company With ASIC In Australia
If you’ve discovered your company has been deregistered (or you’re worried it’s about to be), you’re not alone. For startups and small businesses, it can happen surprisingly easily - a missed annual...
26 March 2026
How To Start A Candle Making Business In Australia: Legal Steps
If you’re thinking about launching a candle making business, you’re not alone. Candles have become more than “nice home scents” - they’re gifts, lifestyle products, self-care staples and (for many customers) a...
25 March 2026
Legal Counsel Vs Lawyer: Which One Does Your Startup Need?
When you’re building a startup or running a small business, legal help can feel like something you’ll “get to later” - right after you land the next client, ship the product, or...
25 March 2026
How To Respond To A Wind Up Order In Australia
Hearing the words “wind up order” can feel like the floor has dropped out from under your business. For many Australian small businesses and startups, it’s not just a legal issue -...
24 March 2026
How Long Do Receiverships Last? Practical Timeline For Directors
If you’ve just been told your business is going into receivership (or you’re a director trying to work out what happens next), one of the first questions you’ll probably ask is: how...
24 March 2026
Why Start A Business In Australia? Legal And Financial Considerations
There are plenty of reasons for starting a business in Australia - and if you’re reading this, you’re probably already feeling that pull. Maybe you want more control over your time. Maybe...
24 March 2026
Partnership Definition: What It Means Under Australian Law
If you’re building a business with another person (or a few people), it’s common to hear the word “partnership” thrown around very casually. But in Australia, a partnership isn’t just a vibe...
24 March 2026
Do Directors Have To Pay Themselves Super In Australia?
If you run a company, you’re probably already juggling payroll, BAS, cash flow, and the day-to-day decisions that keep the business moving. So it makes sense that a very practical question comes...
23 March 2026
Fixed Trust Vs Unit Trust: Key Differences For Australian Businesses
If you’re running (or scaling) a business in Australia, you’ve probably heard people talk about trust structures as a way to manage ownership, distribute profits, and protect assets. But once you start...
23 March 2026
Is a Company Secretary a Director? Roles, Responsibilities and Risks
If you run (or are thinking about setting up) an Australian company, you’ve probably come across the question: is a company secretary a director ? It’s a common point of confusion for...
23 March 2026Principal Place Of Business: Choosing, Registering And Using The Right Address
When you’re setting up (or scaling) a small business, the “address” question comes up surprisingly early. Do you use your home address? Your accountant’s office? A co-working space? A warehouse? And what...
23 March 2026
How To Apply For A Trust ABN In Australia
If you’re running a small business through a trust (or you’re setting one up), one of the first practical questions you’ll hit is whether you need an ABN for the trust. It’s...
23 March 2026
Farming vs Non‑Farming Sole Trader: Key Legal Differences
If you’re running your business as a sole trader, it can feel like the simplest way to get started - and for many Australian small businesses, it really is. But when we...
22 March 2026
How To Incorporate A Company In Australia: Step-By-Step
If you’re building (or scaling) a small business, you’ve probably heard people say “just incorporate a company” - but what does that actually involve in Australia, and is it the right move...
22 March 2026
Partnership Types In Australia: Which Structure Is Right For Your Business?
Starting a business with someone else can be exciting. You get to share the workload, combine skills, and (hopefully) grow faster than you could alone. But when you’re choosing between different partnership...
22 March 2026
How To Set Up A Holding Company Structure In Australia
If you’re building a startup or growing an SME, you’ve probably heard other founders talk about setting up a “holding company structure” (sometimes called a “holdco/opco structure”). It can sound like something...
21 March 2026
Key Benefits Of Incorporating A Company In Australia
Starting a business is exciting - but it can also feel like you’re making a hundred decisions at once. Your product or service matters, of course. But the legal foundations you choose...
21 March 2026
Citizenship Requirements: Hiring Staff, Appointing Directors And Tendering
When you’re building a small business in Australia, it’s normal to assume that “citizenship” only comes up in immigration conversations. But for business owners, citizenship can become relevant in a few places...
21 March 2026
Business Name Registration Cost: How Much Does It Cost?
Choosing a business name is one of the most exciting parts of starting up. It’s the label customers will remember, the name on your invoices, and the identity you’ll build trust around....
21 March 2026
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