Photo by Laura Cros on UnsplashBusiness structures in AustraliaUpdated: 17 June 2020Ever wondered which business structures exist in Australia? and how they work?There are 4 main business structures in Australia, these are 1) sole trader 2) company 3) partnership and 4) trust.I'll discuss each below.Sole trader Who is using the sole trader structure?All sorts

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A lawyer’s tips for on-boarding an employee at your startupUpdated: 8 December 2019Have you decided to hire an employee for your startup ? Below, we share useful tips for on-boarding an employee at your startup.1. Job descriptionA good job description sets  clear expectations for a future employee.Also,  it reduces the

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Useful tips from a lawyer for startups for allocating shares to an investor. 4 tips for startups allocating shares to an investorUpdated: 8 December 2019After talks with a potential investor for your startup,  they may give you a term sheet or memorandum of understanding  (MOU) including the key terms for investment.At

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Photo by Floral DecoAn Australian lawyer’s guide for your Christmas and New Year’s startup plansUpdated: 21 November 2022Do you have a brilliant idea and dream of your own startup business but have never had the time to investigate it further? Yes? Well, the Christmas and New Year holidays are an

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Tips for overseas entrepreneurs setting up an Australian CompanyUpdated: 8 December 2019If you are an overseas entrepreneur setting up a company in Australia, we have some useful tips to share with you based on some commonly asked questions.1. Can I live overseas and set up an Australian company?Yes, to do

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Legal tips to help you run your Australian business from overseasUpdated: 8 December 2019Have you have ever thought about living overseas while still running your Australian business ? Here are some tips to help you do that.As there will likely be a tax impact for changing your residency status,  get

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