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Business Registration

Register an Australian company
ACN, ABN and GST setup

Register an Australian company
ACN, ABN and GST setup
Australian company registration documents and accountant workspace

Australian company registration fee

Suitable for clients preparing to run a small business in Australia, hold assets or establish an overseas branch structure. We first confirm the company name, directors, shareholders, address and shareholding, then arrange ASIC registration and ABN, GST and PAYG setup where required.

Accountant support

Handled by accountants familiar with Australian companies and Chinese family structures

Tax Way Accountants assists Chinese-speaking clients and businesses with Australian company registration, ABN/GST setup and ongoing tax compliance. We confirm the structure and records before lodging the company registration.

  • CPA accountant support
  • ASIC Registered Agent
  • Registered Tax Agent
  • Fixed fee
  • Mandarin and English service
Process

Confirm registration details first, then lodge the company application

  1. 01 Confirm company name and share structure
  2. 02 Check director and shareholder identity details
  3. 03 Prepare and confirm company registration details
  4. 04 Submit the company registration application
  5. 05 Tax registrations
Records to prepare

Prepare these records before we start

  1. 1

    Preferred company name

  2. 2

    Registered office and postal address

  3. 3

    Director and shareholder identification details

  4. 4

    Share structure and business activity

After completion

After the company is registered, you receive electronic company records

Electronic company documents

  • Company constitution
  • Share certificates
  • Certificate of registration including ACN
  • Company register records

Further setup we can assist with

  • ABN registration
  • GST registration
  • PAYG withholding registration
  • Ongoing ASIC and tax compliance
Before you start

Common pitfalls that can delay lodgement or setup

  1. 1

    No Australian resident director

  2. 2

    Incorrect shareholding or control structure

  3. 3

    Confusing a business name with a company

  4. 4

    Missing annual tax, ASIC and bookkeeping obligations after setup

FAQs

Can I register an Australian company while overseas?

Yes, but an Australian proprietary company usually needs at least one Australian resident director and directors need a Director ID.

How long does company registration take?

When the information is complete, a PTY LTD company can usually be registered within 1 business day.

Does a company need tax lodgements after registration?

Yes. Australian companies generally have annual tax and ASIC compliance obligations even if there is little or no activity.

Next step

Ready to proceed? Send the documents first so we can confirm the scope

Please send the information listed in the checklist to simon.wang@taxway.com.au. If some records are missing, you can still send what you have first. We will confirm the gaps, scope and next steps.

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