Company Registration Services

Fast, compliant registration services that ensure companies are prepared to trade from day one.

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The problem we solve

Starting a new business is should be exciting, but navigating registration and regulatory requirements can be challenging. The Australian corporate registration process can be complex, with even minor errors leading to significant delays, additional ASIC fees, and potential compliance issues. From minor issues like misspelling your company’s name to ensuring correct disclosure of directors and allocation of shares, getting it right the first time is essential. 

Resource-limited SMEs and entrepreneurs in highly regulated industries, as well as startups with complex ownership structures, face numerous hurdles during the registration process. Understanding the Australian business registration process and the regulations it adheres to is crucial in supporting your business to be compliant from the outset, enabling it to operate with confidence, reduce regulatory risk, and establish a strong foundation for sustainable growth. 

Our approach

Auscorporate works with clients and industry professionals to ensure every stage of the company registration process is handled accurately, efficiently, and in full compliance with ASIC’s business registration requirements. We also help companies

Our team understands and evaluates all stages within the registration process, from initial client consultations, entity structure analysis, name availability reviews, trademark checks, preparation and submission of ASIC registration documents, coordination with regulatory bodies, establishment of ATO registrations and management of all post-registration compliance obligations to ensure compliance, helping businesses get started faster.

Incorporating companies overseas

We help clients seeking to incorporate companies in jurisdictions outside of Australia with registration, including where foreign subsidiary structures are needed. We have experience in resolving the challenges that present in foreign juristictions including:

  • Identifying relevant corporate structures and entity types

  • Collating and certifying requried identification documents, including obtaining notary services

  • Identifying and resolving resident director requirements

  • Opening bank accounts

  • Complying with beneficial ownership requirements

  • Identifying cross-border risks and compliance obligations

What we deliver

We provide clients with timely and considered advice tailored to their specific needs when completing business registration processes, as we understand the importance of a smooth start for new ventures. Our work ensures that founders and company directors can remain committed to other high-priority activities when setting up a company, keeping registration-related concerns compliant and hassle-free.

  • Assisting clients to select and reserve a unique company name in accordance with ASIC requirements and ensuring the proposed name complies with the Corporations Act 2001 (Cth) and related regulations.

  • Preparing and lodging all required company registration documents with ASIC on behalf of the client, including incorporation applications, consents, officeholder details and prescribed statutory forms.

  • Assessing whether any industry-specific licences or permits are required for the proposed business activities, and guiding clients through the associated application and approval processes.

  • Registering companies for relevant taxation obligations, including (but not limited to) PAYG withholding, GST, FBT and WET, ensuring alignment with ATO registration requirements.

  • Advising on the appropriate corporate governance documents and statutory records, including adoption of a constitution, drafting of shareholder or management agreements, and any other documentation required to meet obligations under the Corporations Act.

  • Preparing the corporate register and associated statutory records, ensuring all incorporation documentation is organised, compliant, and readily accessible for ongoing regulatory and governance requirements.

  • Providing support to clients in coordinating the proper execution of incorporation and governance documents, ensuring execution complies with section 127 of the Corporations Act where applicable.

  • Offering ongoing guidance post-registration regarding continuing compliance obligations, including maintenance of statutory registers, ASIC notifications, annual review requirements and other regulatory responsibilities.

Who we work with

We partner with start-ups, scale-ups, and established businesses seeking to incorporate a new company, streamline compliance, or navigate complex regulatory obligations.

Our clients come from diverse backgrounds and industries, seeking our support to solve unfamiliar commercial challenges or to augment their experience during critical periods of growth or transformation. Our Commercial Advisory team works with boards, executive teams, business owners, and entrepreneurs seeking expertise to protect their IP.

We work predominantly with mid-market companies, high-growth scale-ups and founder-led organisations generating between $2 million and $200 million in annual revenue. Our work spans sectors with meaningful regulatory, operational or commercial risk exposures, including technology, defence, government consulting, energy-adjacent markets, digital services, manufacturing, professional services and health.

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Why engage us?

Auscorporate brings executive-level experience and deep commercial insight into the required steps and matters to consider when registering a new company or group structure. Our advisory capability is shaped by decades of direct responsibility for regulatory and tax-related obligations with some of the most sophisticated organisations in the world, where IP, licensing rights and commercial leverage determine long-term enterprise value.

We have structured and negotiated complex, multi-year IP and licensing agreements with global technology leaders, navigated IP rights frameworks across multiple jurisdictions, negotiated multi-million dollar IP contracts with private enterprises and resolved IP-related disputes with multinational organisations without escalating to costly legal action. These are environments where preparation, leverage, clarity and judgment define outcomes.

Our experience spans high-growth technology companies, the defence industry, SaaS digital platforms, manufacturing, product companies, and multi-entity groups operating across Australia, North America, Europe, and Asia. We understand how IP behaves under commercial pressure: when investors conduct due diligence, when international partners test the boundaries of licensing rights and when governments require enforceable clarity.

Case Studies

  • Case 1 | Same-day incorporation and structure design for a new automotive venture client

    A founder in the automotive service sector approached Auscorporate seeking to establish a new entity quickly in order to progress commercial discussions with suppliers and partners. Before incorporating, the client wanted clarity on the most appropriate legal structure, including whether to operate through a company, a trust, or a hybrid arrangement—for reasons relating to asset protection, tax efficiency and the long-term operational model of the business.

    Auscorporate commenced the engagement by consulting with the founder to understand the nature of the proposed operations, the expected commercial scale, IP ownership requirements and future growth pathway. We evaluated the suitability of a discretionary or unit trust structure, including the implications for control, distribution flexibility and operational transparency. Based on the planned business model—which involved manufacturing activity, contractual obligations with third parties and the need for clear governance—we advised that a standalone company would provide the most appropriate structure. This ensured both operational simplicity and alignment with future investor, banking and commercial counterpart expectations.

    Following this assessment, Auscorporate incorporated the new company on the same day the request was submitted. The ACN was issued immediately, and applications for the ABN and TFN were lodged concurrently to minimise any delay to business commencement. Once registration was complete, we provided the full suite of formation documents including the constitution, share application, share certificate, consent forms and statutory registers ensuring the client met all Corporations Act record-keeping obligations.

    We then guided the founder through the immediate next steps: executing the formation documents, managing delivery of the ASIC Corporate Key, and preparing for ABN issuance so a company bank account could be opened. We also outlined what was required before trading could begin, including arranging insurance and establishing an accounting and compliance system to meet BAS, PAYGW and broader tax obligations.

    Through this structured and rapid process, the client was able to commence operations confidently and without delay, supported by a corporate structure tailored to the needs of the business and scalable for long-term growth. Auscorporate continues to support the client with ongoing accounting, compliance and advisory services.

  • Case 2 | Registering a multi-entity group structure to protect IP and support scale - technology startup client

    A technology start-up engaged Auscorporate seeking advice on how to structure its new venture in a way that protected its intellectual property, enabled future investment, and avoided the cost and complexity of restructuring later. The founders initially considered a single-company structure but were concerned about the risks of commingling operational activity with valuable IP assets, particularly as they progressed towards a commercial beta release.

    Auscorporate began by assessing the nature of the product, the commercial model, the founders’ longer-term intentions, and the expectations of future investors and strategic partners. We advised that a three-entity group structure, comprising a holding company at the top, a dedicated IP holding subsidiary, and a separate operating company, would provide substantially greater protection for core assets and offer greater optionality for future capital raising, performance rights arrangements, and M&A readiness.

    We guided the founders through the practical implications of this structure, including ongoing governance and cost considerations.

    The client also sought advice on whether to establish a simple company now and later interpose a holding company through a Small Business Restructure. Drawing on our experience assisting clients through complex restructures, Auscorporate advised strongly against this approach. Retrospective restructuring, particularly where IP must be valued and transferred, can be costly, time-consuming and administratively burdensome. Establishing the optimal structure from the outset would avoid these risks and ensure the group was investor-ready from the start.

    Once the structure was agreed upon, Auscorporate provided guidance on naming conventions, including searching for available company names and addressing conflicts with pre-existing trading names. We then outlined the process for registering the group and drafting the formation documentation.

    By designing and implementing a coherent group structure that protected IP, clarified governance, and aligned with the company’s strategic roadmap, Auscorporate enabled the founders to proceed confidently with their product launch and equity arrangements. The business is now positioned to scale securely, supported by a corporate architecture purpose-built for growth.

FAQs

What requirements do I need to register a new company?

All Australian companies are registered on a national database maintained by ASIC through the Business Registration Service (BRS). Common items needed to register a company include a company name, a registered office address, a principal place of business address, a company constitution, a share structure, and the names, addresses and date of birth of each proposed officeholder of your company.

Are there different requirements for registering a company overseas?

Yes. Every jurisdiction applies its own rules for incorporating and operating a company, and these requirements often differ significantly from Australia’s. Many countries offer entity types that appear similar to Australian structures but carry different legal rights, governance obligations, reporting requirements and tax consequences. Some jurisdictions also impose additional conditions such as resident directors, minimum capital, mandatory audits, local employment rules, or AML/CTF compliance.

Because the regulatory and commercial implications can be material, it is important to obtain professional advice before choosing an overseas structure or proceeding with incorporation.

How long does it take to incorporate a new company?

Most Australian companies can be incorporated on the same day the request is submitted. Delays can occur where the proposed company name conflicts with an existing registration, where additional documentation is required, or where directors are non-residents and ASIC requires further verification. In straightforward cases, incorporation is typically completed within hours; in more complex scenarios, it may take longer depending on the circumstances.

Do you provide advice about corporate structrues?

Yes. Establishing the right group structure from the outset is critical, as poorly designed structures can be costly and difficult to unwind. We advise clients on the most appropriate corporate architecture by first understanding their strategic intent and future growth plans. From there, we assess key considerations such as intellectual property protection, tax efficiency, governance requirements, optionality for future M&A, and share class design — including ESOPs, founder equity and investor-specific instruments. Our goal is to ensure the structure supports both immediate operational needs and long-term strategic flexibility. and more.

Can I reserve a name for my future company but not incorporate now?

Yes. In Australia, you can reserve a company name without incorporating immediately, or you can register a business (trading) name to secure branding for future use. A reserved name with ASIC provides exclusive use for a defined period, which can be extended if needed.

Other jurisdictions handle name reservation differently some require a formal reservation process, others only allow a name to be secured at the point of incorporation. Because the rules vary widely, it is important to confirm the specific requirements in the jurisdiction where you plan to register the entity.

Can you help ensure my company remains compliant after registration?

As an ASIC Agent, we provide Australian companies with comprehensive services to help them maintain compliance after a company has been incorporated including attending to annual reviews, preparing and lodging changes with ASIC and more.

Can you help set up a corporate structure to protect IP?

Yes. Because of our unique mix of skills in Auscorporate, we can help clients identify the right corporate structure, incorporate entities, and establish all the necessary structural models from finance to employment while working with legal counsel and tax advisors to ensure compliance.

I am not sure if I need a company set-up or a trust, can you help?

Yes. We help clients identify the right structure to address their business needs. Through our legal and tax partners, we can identify evaluate and recommend trust structures.