Business

Business Structure & Company Setup

Choosing the right structure before you start - sole trader, company or trust - affects your tax, your personal liability and your ability to grow.

Included

What's Included

  • Advice on sole trader, company, trust or partnership
  • Company and trust setup, including ABN, TFN and GST registration, if required
  • ASIC compliance
  • Asset protection and tax-efficiency advice
  • Support if you're restructuring an existing business
Who it's for

Who This Is For

  • New business owners starting out
  • Sole traders outgrowing their structure
  • Investors setting up a trust
  • Owners considering a restructure
Process

Our Process

  • We review your situation
  • We recommend a structure
  • We handle the setup
Pricing

Fixed-Fee Pricing

Every quote is fixed and agreed before we start work, based on the complexity of your situation. Book a free 15-minute call and we'll tell you what to expect.

Timeframe

Timing

We'll confirm timing on your free call, as it depends on the structure and how quickly we have your details.

FAQ

Common Questions

Should I be a sole trader or set up a company?

It depends on your income, your risk and your plans. A sole trader is simpler and cheaper to run but offers no personal asset protection. A company can limit personal liability and may suit higher incomes, but comes with more compliance. We'll walk through your situation.

What's the difference between a company and a trust?

A company is a separate legal entity owned by shareholders. A trust is an arrangement where a trustee holds assets for beneficiaries. They're taxed differently and suit different goals, such as growth, asset protection or family income planning. We'll explain the trade-offs in plain English.

What ongoing compliance does a company have?

Companies have ASIC obligations and an annual tax return, and often BAS and payroll as well. We can look after these so nothing is missed.

Can I change my structure later if my business grows?

Yes, but restructuring can have tax consequences, so it's worth planning properly rather than doing it in a hurry. We can advise on timing and process.