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Incorporate a Company in Australia

Entrepreneurs wishing to incorporate a company in Australia can benefit from an excellent corporate vehicle through which to conduct business in Australia, and internationally. The following information will help you determine whether to incorporate a company in Australia.
Advantages to Incorporate a Company in Australia
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An Australian business displays an excellent image to your customers and suppliers.
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The process to incorporate a company in Australia is quick and simple. According to the World Bank's Doing Business 2008 Survey, Australia is the world's 9th easiest place to do business across a range of factors including company start up procedures, time, cost and minimum capital required to incorporate a company in Australia.
3.
If choosing to incorporate a company in Australia, note that the Australian Companies Act requires only one resident director and shareholder.
4.
The Australian Government permits 100% foreign ownership, making it attractive to business people who incorporate a company in Australia.
5.
It is easy to open corporate bank accounts all over the world having incorporated a company in Australia. Healy Consultants will assist you obtain a corporate bank account with international, reputable banks such as HSBC, Standard Chartered and Citibank.
6.
Investors wishing to incorporate a company in Australia can benefit from no minimum capital requirement.
7.
The Australian government offers a range of incentives to entrepreneurs wishing to incorporate a company in Australia. InvestAustralia, a Government-run agency, offers assistance with training, research & development (R&D) and export market development; streamlined immigration procedures; sales tax exemption for selected used equipment and introductions to relevant government agencies and professional service providers for business people.
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Investors are provided with various incentives by the Australian government when they incorporate a company in Australia. For more information refer to the Australia Investment Incentives webpage.
Disadvantages to Incorporate a Company in Australia
1.
When incorporating in Australia, the entity is liable for 30% corporation tax for income generated in Australia and internationally.
2.
To incorporate a company in Australia at least one company director must be resident in Australia. Investors wishing to incorporate a company in Australia should also note, the company secretary must reside in Australia.
3.
An Australian company must submit annual accounts, tax returns and undergo an audit.
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Investors wishing to incorporate a company in Australia should note that a register of shareholders and directors is available for public viewing. A public register enhances commercial transparency in Australia.
Contact Us
For more information on how to incorporate a company in Australia, email email@healyconsultants.com or call us in Sydney at +61 280 147 568


 

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