Register two Australian companies in one streamlined process

The dual company setup process starts with a scoping call to clarify your intended structure and collect details for both entities. We coordinate ASIC registrations, ensuring the holding and operating companies are established in the correct order. Custom constitutions and supporting documents are prepared for each company. We also handle ABN, TFN, and GST registrations if required. Throughout the process, you'll receive updates on progress and timing, and all final documents are delivered once both registrations are complete, so you can proceed with your business structure.

To proceed, you'll need to supply proposed company names, registered office addresses, director and shareholder details, and your preferred share structure for each company. If you have specific requirements for how the companies interact or for their constitutions, it's important to communicate these at the outset. We provide a comprehensive checklist to help you gather all necessary information, which streamlines the registration process and helps avoid delays with ASIC or other regulators.

This service covers the legal setup and registration of two Australian companies, including core documents and initial registrations. Ongoing compliance filings, such as annual ASIC statements or company secretarial work, and tax structuring advice are not included. If you require ongoing support or specialist tax guidance, we can discuss additional services or refer you to a suitable advisor. This approach ensures you receive targeted support for the initial setup, with clear boundaries on what is and isn't included.

Once all required information is provided, registering both companies typically takes a few business days. Timing may vary if ASIC requests clarification or if any details are missing, so prompt and accurate information helps keep things on track. We keep you informed throughout the process and deliver all documents as soon as both companies are registered, allowing you to move forward with your business plans without unnecessary delay.

The sequence of registrations is crucial because the holding and operating companies often have specific shareholding or asset arrangements that must be reflected from the outset. Registering in the wrong order can cause administrative issues or misalign your intended group structure. Our process ensures the correct sequencing, so that both entities are established in line with your strategic objectives, reducing the risk of complications with ownership or governance.

As an online law firm, we eliminate the headaches of paying us by the hour and finding time to meet with a lawyer in person. We charge a fixed fee, with upfront quotes and transparent pricing, and communicate via phone, email and video chat - whichever suits you! You'll be guided through our process by our expert lawyers, who are Australian-qualified and specialise in technology, intellectual property, contract drafting, corporate and commercial law.

At Sprintlaw, our pricing is transparent and designed for startups and small businesses. Many one-off legal services, including document drafting and reviews, are provided for a fixed fee with an upfront quote before you proceed.

Prices typically range from $250 to $2,500 AUD depending on the complexity and scope of the work. For ongoing support, Sprintlaw Memberships include options such as legal templates, consultations, a legal helpline and credits for services.

If your project is larger or more complex, we will provide a tailored quote after understanding what you need.

Our law firm operates completely online, which means we can help you wherever you are in Australia. We work at The Commons Central - a cool co-working space in Chippendale, Sydney - but our lawyers often work flexibly across various locations.

Our lawyers also work from co-working spaces and home offices in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Adelaide and Perth, so clients can get help online without needing to meet in person.