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Australia × Corporate & Entity Services
Corporate & Entity Services in Australia
Setting up companies abroad, and keeping them in good standing. In Australia, that means local law, local regulators and local practice, handled by a qualified professional who practises there.
Who handles this work
On request
WONE Global can find the right Corporate & Entity Services professional in Australia for you.
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Sydney · Wednesday 4 November
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- Currency
- AUD
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- Monday – Friday
- Dialling code
- +61
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- Australia & New Zealand
What the rules say in Australia
Corporate & Entity Services, the essentials
From the Australia market guide: the points that matter most for corporate & entity services, each with the source it was checked against.
Essentials guide · Source-checked research48% of statements checked against a source30 checked against an official source0 checked against a secondary sourceChecked 2026-10-1913 held back until checked against an official source10 topics include AI-written statements, not source-checkedNot yet professionally reviewed
A proprietary company limited by shares (Pty Ltd) is the most common type of company for small business in Australia; a proprietary company cannot offer its shares to the public and can have no more than 50 members who are not employees.
Federal Corporations Act 2001; members are liable only up to the amount unpaid on their shares.Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) · checked 2026-10-19A proprietary company must have at least one director who ordinarily resides in Australia.
Federal requirement; public companies need at least three directors, at least two of whom ordinarily reside in Australia. Proprietary companies with crowd-sourced funding shareholders need at least two directors, a majority of whom normally live in Australia.Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) · checked 2026-10-19A foreign company that carries on business in Australia must register with ASIC as a registered foreign company, receive an Australian Registered Body Number (ARBN) and appoint a local agent.
Federal; applies to branch operations of overseas companies. A foreign company that does business in Australia only through an Australian subsidiary does not itself need to register. Ongoing obligations include keeping a registered office, displaying the company name, maintaining a local agent and reporting to ASIC.Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) · checked 2026-10-19Company directors must apply for a director identification number (director ID) before they are appointed.
Federal.Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) · checked 2026-10-19Under the Foreign Acquisitions and Takeovers Act 1975, a foreign person must notify the Treasurer and obtain approval before taking a notifiable action; the monetary threshold for most business investments is AUD 347 million.
Federal. Private investors from certain free trade agreement partners have a threshold of AUD 1,498 million, but AUD 347 million still applies to sensitive businesses. Acquiring a direct interest in a national security business, and most direct interests acquired by foreign government investors, need approval regardless of value. Other thresholds apply to land and agribusiness. The Treasurer can also review non-notifiable actions on national security grounds.Australian Government, Foreign Investment in Australia · checked 2026-10-19A business needs an Australian Business Number (ABN) before it can register for GST.
Federal; an ABN can be obtained when a business name is first registered or later.Australian Taxation Office · checked 2026-10-19
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Scope
What the service covers here
- 01Choose the appropriate legal presence
- 02Form or register the required entity
- 03Put governance and statutory records in place
- 04Maintain ongoing corporate compliance
Key questions
What we will work through with you
- What needs to be decided before corporate & entity services work starts?
- Who is professionally responsible in each country?
- Which other work, such as tax or employment, must happen at the same time?
- What information and decisions are needed from the business?
If your work involves another country or another area of expertise, WONE Global brings in the right professional and keeps all advisers informed.
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Professionals working here
No named lead for Corporate & Entity Services yet — these WONE Global professionals already work in Australia and can bring the right local colleague in.
Brunswick · Australia
Melbourne · Australia
Brunswick · AustraliaWONE Global Partner · Australia
Dimitrios Katsaros
Founder | CEO | Legal Strategist | Entrepreneur Founder of Katsaros & Associates, one of Australia’s fastest-growing immigration and global mobility law firms. Backed by over 15 years of experience, I’ve built a reputat…
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Cases
What clients bring to Corporate & Entity Services
The cases this service leads or joins, each with what is at stake, how WONE Global handles it and who handles it in Australia.
Urgent Our local manager abroad has taken control of the subsidiary. What can we do?Corporate ownership & governanceUrgent Our company abroad has been struck off. How do we fix it?Corporate ownership & governanceUrgent A foreign authority wants our documents apostilled or legalised. How?Market entry, licensing & government engagementUrgent Investors want our company moved to Delaware or Singapore before they invest.Corporate ownership & governanceShould we open a branch, a subsidiary or just use a distributor abroad?Market entry, licensing & government engagementHow do we set up a company in another country, and how long will it take?Market entry, licensing & government engagementCan we just open a branch or representative office instead of a full company?Market entry, licensing & government engagementWhat must be in place before our new office abroad starts trading?Market entry, licensing & government engagementHow do we keep our foreign company compliant with the registry every year?Corporate ownership & governanceHow do we change directors or shareholders of our company abroad?Corporate ownership & governance
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