Form Your Company With Confidence
Getting the legal structure right matters from day one. We help business owners across Australia set up their companies properly — no shortcuts, no confusion, just clear guidance that makes sense.
What People Get Wrong About Company Formation
Most people think registering a company is just filling out forms. That's technically true, but it misses the point entirely.
The structure you choose affects everything — how you pay tax, whether your personal assets are protected, who can invest in your business, and how complicated your annual compliance becomes. A few hours getting this right now saves months of headaches (and expensive restructuring) later.
We've worked with hundreds of Australian businesses. The ones that start with proper structure planning always have an easier time growing.
This isn't about making formation complicated. It's about making it correct. Understanding your options before you register means you build on solid ground instead of needing to fix foundations while the building's already up.
How Formation Actually Works
Structure Selection
Sole trader, partnership, company, trust — each has different implications for liability, tax, and control. We walk through what each structure means for your specific situation.
- Liability protection analysis
- Tax treatment comparison
- Ownership flexibility review
- Compliance requirements overview
Documentation Preparation
Constitution, shareholder agreements, directorship arrangements — getting these documents right from the start prevents disputes and establishes clear operating rules.
- Constitutional provisions drafting
- Shareholder agreement creation
- Director appointment protocols
- Share allocation planning
Registration Process
ASIC registration, ABN application, tax registrations — we handle the administrative work while keeping you informed about what's happening at each stage.
- ASIC company registration
- ABN and GST setup
- Business name registration
- Tax file number application
The Real Cost of Getting Structure Wrong
Last year we helped restructure a business that had been trading as a sole trader for three years. The owners wanted to bring on investors but couldn't without converting to a company structure. The restructuring cost about six times what proper formation would have cost initially — and took four months of work.
This happens more often than you'd think. People start simple, then realize their structure doesn't support what they're trying to build. Sometimes that's fine. Often it's expensive.
You don't need to plan for every possibility, but you should understand what changes would require restructuring. That way you can make an informed choice about whether to set up for future growth or keep things simple for now.
How We Actually Help
Structured Guidance
We start with a consultation about your business plans — not just what you're doing now, but where you're headed. That conversation shapes which structure makes sense and what provisions to include in your founding documents.
Clear Process
Formation usually takes two to three weeks from our first meeting to your company being registered. We handle the paperwork, keep you updated on progress, and explain what each document means. You stay informed without getting buried in administrative details.