Business Set Up Articles
Expert articles and practical legal guides on business set up for australian businesses.
Do I Need An ACN? ACN Vs ABN And When To Register
Starting a business is exciting - but it can also feel like you’re suddenly learning a whole new language. ABN, ACN, ASIC, business name… it’s a lot, especially when you’re trying to...
14 February 2026
How To Get A Business Certificate Of Registration In Australia
When you’re busy launching (or growing) your business, admin tasks can feel like they’re getting in the way of the work that actually makes you money. But sooner or later, someone will...
14 February 2026
Company As Trustee For A Family Trust: Benefits, Risks & Steps
If you’re building (or restructuring) a small business in Australia, you’ve probably heard someone recommend using a company as trustee for a family trust. It’s a popular setup for business owners who...
13 February 2026
How Much Does It Cost To Set Up A Trust In Australia?
Choosing the right business structure can be one of the highest-impact decisions you make as a founder. If you’ve been asking how much it costs to set up a trust in Australia,...
13 February 2026
Do Australian Companies Need a Company Stamp?
If you’re setting up (or running) a company in Australia, you’ve probably seen references to a company stamp on forms, contracts, or “things your business should have” checklists. It’s a fair question...
12 February 2026
Legal Name Vs Trading Name: What Startups Need To Know
When you’re building a startup or small business, your name is more than a logo and a domain. It’s the “label” you’ll use on invoices, contracts, bank accounts, marketing materials, and government...
11 February 2026
Inside the micro-startup boom: How tiny teams are building profitable new businesses - legally
Growing headcount doesn’t necessarily mean growing profit. For a long time, business growth followed a familiar formula: more customers meant more work, and more work meant more people. Scale looked like bigger...
10 February 2026
How To Read And Use A Current Company Extract In Australia
If you’re running a company (or dealing with one), there’s a good chance you’ll be asked for a current company extract at some point - by a bank, an investor, a supplier,...
10 February 2026
How To Reserve A Business Name With ASIC: Step-By-Step Guide
If you’re starting a new business, one of the first exciting steps is choosing a name that feels “right” - something that fits your brand, sounds professional, and helps customers remember you....
9 February 2026
ASIC Company Renewal: Step-By-Step Guide To Renewing Your Company Registration
If you run an Australian company (or you’re the director, company secretary, or the person who looks after admin), ASIC company renewal is one of those annual tasks you can’t afford to...
9 February 2026
Sole Proprietorship: What It Is And How It Works In Australia
If you’re starting a business on your own, you’ve probably come across the term “sole proprietorship” while researching online. In Australia, we more commonly call this structure a sole trader . But...
9 February 2026
Corporation Definition For Australian Startups
If you’re building a startup or running a small business, you’ve probably heard people say, “Just set up a corporation,” or “You should incorporate.” But in Australia, the words people use can...
9 February 2026
Sole Trader Vs Partnership: Which Structure Suits Your Business?
Choosing your business structure is one of those early decisions that can feel deceptively simple - until you realise how much it affects your day-to-day operations, your admin and compliance, and (most...
9 February 2026
Expanding to the US? What Australian Founders Need to Know Legally
Thinking of taking your business to the US? Expanding into the US can be a huge growth opportunity - but it also comes with a legal landscape that’s very different to Australia....
9 February 2026
What Is an Incorporated Entity?
Choosing the right structure is one of the earliest (and most important) decisions you’ll make as a founder. It affects your legal risk, your ability to raise money, how you sign contracts,...
8 February 2026
ABN For Sole Traders: Requirements And How To Apply In Australia
If you’re starting (or growing) a small business, it doesn’t take long before you run into the same question: do you need an ABN as a sole trader? For many business owners,...
8 February 2026
How To Set Up A Discretionary Trust In Australia
Choosing the right structure for your business isn’t just paperwork - it can affect how you pay tax, protect assets, bring in partners, and plan for growth. If you’ve been searching for...
8 February 2026
ASIC Company Statement: What Startups And SMEs Need To Know
If you run a company in Australia, there’s a good chance you’ve seen an email or letter from ASIC around your “annual review date” and thought: is this urgent, and what am...
8 February 2026
What Is A Trustee? Understanding Trustees And Trusts
If you’re running (or planning to run) a business in Australia, you’ve probably heard people mention “a trust”, “trustee”, or even “Pty Ltd as trustee for the XYZ Trust”. For many small...
7 February 2026
Discretionary Trust vs Family Trust: Which Is Right For Your Business?
If you’re running (or about to start) an Australian small business, choosing the right structure is one of the biggest “set it up once, live with it for years” decisions you’ll make....
7 February 2026
Business Name Registration Cost Breakdown In Australia
When you’re starting a business, every dollar counts. You’re probably already budgeting for a logo, a website, stock or equipment, and maybe even your first hire. So it makes sense that one...
7 February 2026
Trading Name vs Business Name In Australia: Key Differences
If you’re setting up (or growing) a small business, it’s very common to get stuck on naming. You might be asking: what’s the difference between a trading name and a business name...
7 February 2026
How To Register A Not-For-Profit Organisation In Australia
Starting a not-for-profit can be one of the most rewarding ways to build something meaningful - whether you’re solving a local community problem, supporting a cause, or creating a member-based organisation that...
7 February 2026
Can You Register A Business Name Without An ABN?
When you’re starting a business, it’s easy to get caught in the admin “to-do list” before you’ve even made your first sale. One of the most common questions we hear from new...
7 February 2026
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