Business Set Up Articles
Expert articles and practical legal guides on business set up for australian businesses.
How to Create a Legal Work Contract in Australia
Hiring someone or engaging a contractor is a big milestone for a small business. It’s exciting - but it’s also a step that should be backed by a clear, legally sound work...
21 November 2025
What Is A Guarantee In Australia?
Extending credit, signing a new lease or taking on a big customer can be great for growth - but it also adds risk. That’s where guarantees come in. If you’ve been asked...
21 November 2025
Can a Trust Own a Company in Australia?
If you’re planning growth, protecting assets, or bringing family members into your business, you’ve probably asked: can a trust own a company in Australia? Short answer: yes. It’s common for an Australian...
21 November 2025
Buy-Sell Agreement in Australia: What It Is and How to Set One Up
If you have one or more co-owners in your company or family business, a buy sell agreement is one of the most practical risk management tools you can put in place. It...
20 November 2025
Commercial Legal Advice In Australia: What It Is And When To Seek It
Running a small business means wearing lots of hats. Sales, operations, finance, hiring - it’s a lot. The legal side is just as important, but it’s easy to put off until “later”....
20 November 2025
What Is An Offer In Australian Contract Law?
When you sell products, scope a project or send a price list, you’re constantly making decisions that can turn into legally binding contracts. The moment something you’ve said or written becomes an...
20 November 2025
Franchise Fees in Australia: What You’ll Pay and How to Manage Them
Thinking of buying into a franchise, or turning your own business into a franchise? Understanding franchise fees is one of the first (and most important) steps to getting it right. Franchise fees...
20 November 2025
Indemnity Agreement in Australia: Key Clauses and Risks
If you sell products, deliver services, run events, or collaborate with partners, you’ll regularly be asked to “indemnify” someone-or insist they indemnify you. Indemnity agreements and indemnity clauses are powerful risk allocation...
20 November 2025
How Sponsorship Works
Sponsorship can be a smart way to grow your brand, open doors to new audiences and create meaningful partnerships - without relying purely on traditional ads. Whether you’re sponsoring a local sports...
20 November 2025
Express Terms in Australian Business Contracts: What to Include
Strong contracts are the backbone of a smooth-running business. The clearest part of any contract is its express terms - the words you and the other party actively agree to, in writing...
20 November 2025
What Is a Privacy Policy in Australia?
If your business collects customer details, runs a website, or sends marketing emails, you’re likely handling personal information. That means you need a clear, compliant Privacy Policy - and not just because...
20 November 2025
What Is a Franchisor?
Franchising can be a powerful way to scale a proven business model without opening every location yourself. But before you take the leap from “successful operator” to “brand owner,” it’s worth getting...
20 November 2025
Novation Deed: What It Is, When To Use It, And How To Do It Right
If your business needs to swap out a party to a contract - for example, when you’re selling your business, changing suppliers, or transferring a client agreement to a new entity -...
20 November 2025
Who Can Witness a Stat Dec in NSW?
As a small business, you’ll often rely on documents that need to be true, clear and legally reliable. One of the most common is a statutory declaration (stat dec). Whether you’re confirming...
20 November 2025
How To Choose The Right Lawyer For Your Small Business
Running a small business is exciting - but the legal side can feel like a maze if you don’t speak the language. The right lawyer for small business won’t drown you in...
20 November 2025
Financial Year 2024–25 in Australia: Dates, Changes & EOFY Checklist
The Australian financial year can creep up fast when you’re busy running a business. If you plan ahead for FY2024-25, you’ll reduce stress at tax time, keep your records clean, and stay...
19 November 2025Principal Office In Australia: What It Is And How To Set It Up
When you’re setting up or running a company in Australia, you’ll hear a few different terms thrown around: “registered office,” “principal office” and “principal place of business.” They sound similar, but they’re...
19 November 2025
Principles of Negotiation: What Business Owners Should Know
Negotiation shows up everywhere in small business - in your supplier terms, your lease, your software subscriptions, your client contracts and even when resolving a dispute. Done well, negotiation protects cash flow,...
19 November 2025
ABN Check: Verify Suppliers, Protect Your Business, Get Paid
Working with new customers and suppliers is exciting - but it also carries risk. One of the simplest ways to reduce that risk is to run an ABN check (often searched as...
19 November 2025
Company Officers in Australia: Roles and Responsibilities
If you operate through a company in Australia, “company officer” isn’t just a label - it’s a legal role with real responsibilities and risk. Understanding who is an officer of a company,...
19 November 2025
ABN And Tax In Australia: What You Need To Know
Sorting out your Australian Business Number (ABN) and tax obligations is one of the first real milestones for any small business owner in Australia. It’s exciting, but it can also feel confusing...
19 November 2025
Legal Requirements for B Corp Certification in Australia
B-Corp certification is fast becoming a trusted signal of purpose-led business. If you’re growing a brand that prioritises people and planet alongside profit, getting certified can help you stand out, win tenders,...
19 November 2025
What Is a Branch in Business?
Thinking about opening another location for your business, expanding into a new state, or testing the Australian market from overseas? You might be wondering what a “branch” actually is and whether it’s...
19 November 2025
What Is a Solvent Company in Australia?
“Solvency” isn’t just an accounting word-it’s the line between a healthy, sustainable company and one at risk of serious legal and financial trouble. If you’re running a small company in Australia, understanding...
19 November 2025
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