Expert company setup services for Brisbane small businesses — from structure advice to ASIC registration and ongoing compliance.
Professional company registration and structure advice from experienced CPA accountants.
Expert guidance on Pty Ltd company setup, registration, and ongoing compliance.
A company structure provides limited liability, protecting your personal assets.
We handle everything from structure advice to ASIC registration and accounting setup.
Annual ASIC reviews, company tax returns, and director obligations all managed for you.
Everything you need to register and run your company.
Our setup package covers:
One of the biggest decisions for Brisbane small business owners is whether to operate as a sole trader or register a company. A sole trader structure is simple and cheap to set up, but income is taxed at your personal marginal rate — up to 47% plus Medicare levy. A company (Pty Ltd) pays a flat 25% tax rate for base rate entities, provides limited liability protection for your personal assets, and gives you more flexibility in how and when you take income from the business.
However, companies come with additional compliance requirements including annual ASIC fees, separate tax returns, and director obligations. We analyse your projected income, risk profile, and growth plans to determine whether the tax savings and asset protection justify the additional compliance costs. For most businesses earning over $100,000, a company structure delivers meaningful benefits.
Our tax planning and business advisory teams work together to ensure your structure supports your long-term goals.
Once your company is registered, ongoing compliance includes annual ASIC reviews, company tax return lodgement, maintaining proper financial records, and meeting director obligations under the Corporations Act 2001. Directors have a legal duty to prevent insolvent trading, keep proper books, and act in the best interests of the company — failure to do so can result in personal liability.
We take the complexity out of company compliance by managing all ongoing obligations for you. This includes preparing and lodging your company tax returns, handling ASIC annual reviews, maintaining your company registers, and advising on director obligations. With our financial reporting, you always have a clear picture of your company's financial health.
Our small business accounting service ensures your company stays compliant and financially healthy year-round.
Step-by-step guide to registering a proprietary limited (Pty Ltd) company in Brisbane, including ASIC registration, ABN/TFN/GST, director ID, and bank setup.
A Pty Ltd company offers a flat 25% small-business tax rate (vs up to 47% for sole traders), limited liability, easier access to finance, and asset protection. Restructuring usually pays off once profit exceeds $80,000–$120,000 per year.
Every director must apply for a unique 15-digit Director Identification Number through Australian Business Registry Services (ABRS) before the company is registered. Application is free, requires a myGovID, and is mandatory under the Corporations Act since November 2022.
Check name availability on ASIC Connect. Decide on the share structure (single shareholder, joint shareholders, or family trust shareholder), appoint a company secretary if needed, and prepare the company constitution or rely on the replaceable rules.
Lodge Form 201 via ASIC Connect or through a registered ASIC agent. The 2024–25 ASIC registration fee is $597 for a proprietary company. Registration typically takes 1–2 business days and you receive a unique 9-digit ACN.
Apply for the company's Australian Business Number (ABN), Tax File Number (TFN), GST registration (mandatory once turnover hits $75,000), and PAYG withholding if you employ staff. All registrations are free via the Australian Business Register.
Open a dedicated business bank account in the company's name (mandatory — companies are separate legal entities). Configure Xero or MYOB with chart of accounts, GST settings, and payroll. Mixing personal and company funds risks loss of limited liability.
Pay the ASIC annual review fee ($321 for 2024–25), keep registered office address current, lodge an annual company tax return, pay PAYG instalments, maintain proper financial records for 7 years, and meet director duties under the Corporations Act 2001.
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