Business Set Up Articles
Expert articles and practical legal guides on business set up for australian businesses.
Do Business Trusts Need a TFN in Australia and How to Get One?
Using a trust for your small business can be a smart move - it can help with asset protection, provide flexibility for profit distributions, and support long-term growth plans. But when it...
4 January 2026
How To Start A Photography Business In 2026
Starting a photography business in 2026 can be an exciting move. The demand is there (brands need content, families want milestones captured, businesses want staff headshots and product shoots), and the barriers...
4 January 2026
GDPR Equivalent in Australia: What Businesses Should Do in 2026
If you run a business in Australia, you’ve probably heard clients (or overseas partners) ask some version of: “Are you GDPR compliant?” The tricky part is that Australia doesn’t have a single...
4 January 2026
How To Start A Beverage Company In 2026
Starting a beverage company in 2026 can be an exciting way to turn a product idea into a real brand - whether you’re creating a better-for-you soft drink, functional sparkling water, ready-to-drink...
4 January 2026
How To Start A Courier Company In 2026
Starting a courier company in 2026 can be a smart move if you’re looking for a business with steady demand. Between eCommerce growth, same-day delivery expectations, and businesses outsourcing logistics to stay...
4 January 2026
How To Create A Statement Of Work (SOW) Template
If you deliver projects or services to clients, a clear statement of work can be the difference between a smooth project and a costly dispute. A well-structured work statement template (often called...
4 January 2026
How to Open a Gym in Australia: Key Legal Steps
Australians love staying active, and demand for convenient, quality fitness options remains strong. If you’re planning to open a gym, you’re stepping into a space with real opportunity. But turning a great...
4 January 2026
What Is A Training Agreement? (2026 Updated)
Training is one of the smartest investments you can make in your business. It helps your team work safely, meet quality standards, serve customers consistently, and grow into more senior roles. But...
4 January 2026
How to Reserve a Business Name in Australia
Got the perfect brand name in mind and worried someone else might snap it up before you’re ready to launch? You’re not alone. Many small business owners look for ways to “reserve...
4 January 2026
Resolving & Preventing Shareholder Disputes (2026 Updated)
When you start (or scale) a company with other shareholders, it’s easy to focus on the exciting parts: growth, new hires, product launches, raising capital. But shareholder disputes can creep in quietly...
4 January 2026
How To Start A Boat Building Company In 2026
Starting a boat building company in 2026 can be an exciting move, especially if you’re passionate about craftsmanship and you can see the growing demand for custom builds, refits and innovative materials...
4 January 2026
How To Start A Book Publishing Company In 2026
Starting a book publishing company in 2026 can be an exciting way to build a business around stories, ideas and education. But “publishing” today looks very different to what it did even...
4 January 2026
Contract Letter: How To Write A Legally Binding Agreement in Australia
Whether you’re engaging a contractor, onboarding a new client, or confirming a supplier deal, a simple contract letter can lock in the key terms quickly and in plain English. But here’s the...
4 January 2026
Recruitment Policy Template: Build A Compliant Policy In Australia
Hiring the right people is one of the most important decisions you’ll make as a small business owner. A clear, consistent recruitment policy helps you attract strong candidates, reduce legal risk, and...
4 January 2026
ASIC Office Holders: Roles, Duties and Compliance
When you set up a company in Australia, you don’t just get a brand-new ACN and logo. You also take on formal roles in the eyes of the corporate regulator - the...
4 January 2026
How To Start A Hot Sauce Business In 2026
If you’ve ever thought, “I could make a better hot sauce than the ones on the shelf,” you’re not alone. In 2026, hot sauce is still one of the most exciting (and...
4 January 2026
Section 250D Corporations Act: How Proxies Work at Company Meetings
If you can’t make a company meeting in person, appointing a proxy is often the simplest way to protect your voting rights and keep decisions moving. In Australia, the Corporations Act 2001...
4 January 2026
Can I Play Spotify In My Business In Australia?
Music can lift the mood, keep customers browsing for longer and help your staff power through a busy shift. It’s no surprise many cafés, retailers and studios ask the same question: can...
4 January 2026
Code of Conduct Policy Template in Australia: Inclusions & Rollout
A clear, practical Code of Conduct sets the tone for how your team behaves at work. It protects your people, your customers, and your brand, and it gives managers a consistent playbook...
4 January 2026
How To Start a Mobile Mechanic Business in Australia
Thinking about launching a mobile mechanic business? It’s a smart way to meet customers where they are, reduce overheads compared to a traditional workshop and build a flexible service model that scales...
4 January 2026
What Is Australia's Most Common Legal Business Structure? (2026 Updated)
Choosing your legal business structure is one of the first “real” steps in starting a business in Australia. It sounds simple, but it has flow-on effects for your tax, personal liability, admin...
4 January 2026
2021 Changes To The Unfair Contract Terms Regime (Updated 2026)
Unfair contract terms can be one of those “hidden” legal risks that sits quietly in your contracts until something goes wrong - a customer dispute, a supplier falling over, a payment issue,...
4 January 2026
Company Power Of Attorney Template In Australia
As a company grows, there will be times when a director can’t be everywhere at once. You might be closing a property deal in another state, signing contracts on a tight deadline,...
4 January 2026
Why Does My Business Need Terms Of Sale? (2026 Updated)
If you sell products or services in Australia, you’re making “sales” every day - even if you don’t think of them as legal transactions. A customer orders online, you send an invoice,...
3 January 2026
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