Business Setup & Structuring
Start with the right structure, or restructure as you grow. We help you choose between sole trader, company, trust and partnership — balancing tax, asset protection and simplicity.
The structure you trade through affects how much tax you pay, how protected your personal assets are, how easily you can bring in partners or investors, and how much admin you carry. Getting it right at the start saves money and headaches later — and it's rarely too late to restructure as you grow.
The right structure for where you're going
A sole trader setup is simple and cheap, but offers no asset protection and limited tax flexibility. A company caps your tax rate and separates the business from you personally. A trust can distribute income tax-effectively across a family. The best answer depends on your goals, your risk, and your plans — and we talk you through the trade-offs in plain English before anything is set up.
Set up properly, compliant from day one
We handle the registrations (ABN, TFN, GST, PAYG), company incorporation and ASIC compliance, trust deeds via our legal partners, and get your accounting file set up correctly so you're not fixing things later.
What's included
- Structure advice: sole trader vs company vs trust vs partnership
- Company incorporation and ASIC registered agent services
- Trust establishment (with our legal partners)
- ABN, TFN, GST and PAYG registrations
- Restructuring as your business grows, with CGT and tax considerations
- Ongoing compliance so your structure stays in good standing
Who it's for
- New businesses wanting to start on the right footing
- Sole traders and tradies ready to move to a company or trust
- Growing businesses bringing in partners or investors
- Families wanting asset protection and tax-effective income splitting
How it works
Simple, transparent, and built around you.
Free consultation
We learn about your situation and goals, and tell you honestly how we can help.
A clear plan & quote
You get a fixed, upfront understanding of the work and the fee — no surprises.
We do the work
We handle the lodgements and liaise with the ATO, keeping you updated in plain English.
Let's have a quick, no-obligation chat
Tell us what you need and we'll let you know exactly how we can help — and what it will cost.
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