Business Set Up Articles
Expert articles and practical legal guides on business set up for australian businesses.
Commercial Solicitor: What They Do for Small Businesses in Australia
Running a small business is exciting - but it also means juggling contracts, leases, staff, customers, data, and day‑to‑day risks. That’s where a commercial solicitor comes in. Think of them as your...
31 October 2025
Ordinary vs Preference Shares in Australia: Key Differences
Thinking about raising capital or tidying up your company’s cap table? One of the earliest decisions you’ll face is whether to issue ordinary shares, preference shares, or a mix of both. On...
31 October 2025
What Is An Indemnity Clause In Australia?
If you run a small business in Australia, you’ll see indemnity clauses pop up everywhere - in supplier contracts, SaaS subscriptions, venue hire agreements, subcontractor terms and more. They’re powerful risk‑shifting tools....
31 October 2025
Derivative Action in Australia: How It Works
If you’re a small business owner or director in Australia, you want your company run properly and in the company’s best interests. But what happens if someone in control won’t act when...
31 October 2025
What Does A Company Secretary Do In Australia?
If you’re running a company in Australia, you’ve probably heard that a “company secretary” looks after governance and compliance. But what does a company secretary actually do day to day, and do...
31 October 2025Understanding Intellectual Property Laws in Australia
If you’re building a brand, launching a product, or developing original content, intellectual property (IP) laws can be the difference between owning your hard work and watching someone else benefit from it....
31 October 2025
How to Start a Real Estate Business in Australia
Launching your own real estate agency is an exciting step. You’ll be building a brand, guiding clients through life’s biggest transactions and creating a business with real potential for growth. But success...
31 October 2025
Sole Trader Vs Partnership: Choosing the Right Structure In Australia
Choosing how to structure your business is one of the first big decisions you’ll make. It affects your day‑to‑day control, your tax and reporting, your personal liability, and how easy it is...
31 October 2025
Intellectual Property Examples: What Counts And How To Protect
Whether you’re launching a new brand, building an app, selling handmade products, or running a creative studio, your ideas are often your most valuable assets. That’s your intellectual property (IP) - and...
31 October 2025
How to Set Up a Joint Venture Agreement in Australia
Teaming up with another business can be a smart way to win bigger projects, enter new markets or share risk. A joint venture agreement lets you do exactly that - without needing...
31 October 2025
REIQ Commercial Tenancy Agreement In Queensland
Looking at an REIQ Commercial Tenancy Agreement for your Queensland premises? Whether you’re leasing a warehouse, office, showroom or mixed-use space, the lease you sign sets the rules for your day-to-day operations,...
31 October 2025
What Is a Company Secretary in Australia?
If you’ve set up (or are about to set up) a company in Australia, you’ll quickly come across the term “company secretary”. It sounds formal, but for small businesses, the company secretary...
31 October 2025
What Is an Executive Director?
If you’re growing a company in Australia, you’ll likely reach a point where someone needs to lead the day-to-day business and also sit at the board table. That person is often called...
31 October 2025
How To Deregister A Company In Australia
Closing a chapter in your business journey can be bittersweet. If your company has served its purpose and you’re ready to move on, deregistering your company the right way helps you wrap...
30 October 2025
Trademark Examples in Australia: What to Register and How to Choose
Your brand is more than a name and a logo - it’s the promise customers associate with your products or services. In Australia, a registered trade mark is the best way to...
30 October 2025
Shareholder Oppression in Australia: Key Points for Small Companies
When you start a company with co-founders or early investors, you expect everyone to pull in the same direction. But as the business grows, disagreements can turn into deadlock - and in...
30 October 2025
When Are Directors Liable For Company Debts In Australia?
If you operate through a company, you’re probably relying on the “limited liability” safety net. It’s a big reason many small business owners choose a company structure - the company takes on...
30 October 2025
How to Set Up an Employee Share Option Plan (ESOP) in Australia
Hiring great people is tough, especially when you’re competing with bigger businesses on salary. An Employee Share Option Plan (ESOP) helps you offer something powerful: real ownership upside tied to your company’s...
30 October 2025
How To Set Up Credit Terms The Right Way
Offering customers “pay later” terms can help you win more work and build long‑term relationships. But if your credit terms aren’t tight, you take on risk: late payments, cash flow strain, and...
30 October 2025
What Is a Related Entity Under the Corporations Act in Australia?
If you run more than one company, have a family trust that holds shares, or your partner sits on the board of a related company, you’re likely dealing with “related entities” under...
30 October 2025
Business Lawyers in Australia: What They Do and When to Hire One
Running a small business means wearing multiple hats. Some days you’re selling, other days you’re hiring, negotiating, or solving unexpected issues. When legal questions pop up, you don’t need another headache -...
30 October 2025
What Is a Unit Trust? Meaning, How It Works and When to Use One
If you’re building a business in Australia with co-owners or planning to hold assets for a venture, you’ll likely come across the term “unit trust.” Unit trusts are common in small business...
29 October 2025
Payroll Tax in Australia: What It Is and How It Works
Hiring staff is a big milestone for any small business. It also means new obligations - and one that often surprises first‑time employers is payroll tax. Unlike PAYG withholding or superannuation, payroll...
29 October 2025
Cleaning Contracts: What To Include And How To Get Them Right
Winning and keeping cleaning clients often comes down to clarity. Clear scope. Clear pricing. Clear timelines. The best way to lock in that clarity-and protect your business-is with strong, easy-to-understand cleaning contracts....
29 October 2025
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