๐ฆ๐บ Business Structures in Australia
Compare the available legal structures for company formation in Australia. Each structure has different requirements, costs, and tax treatment.
Proprietary Limited Company (Pty Ltd)
Proprietary Limited Company (Pty Ltd)
Min. 1 shareholder
None (no statutory minimum)
1โ2 business days
Foreign founders entering the Australian or Asia-Pacific marketStartups seeking venture capital in AustraliaSMEs wanting a well-regulated, English-speaking jurisdiction
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Branch Office (Registered Foreign Company) (Branch)
Registered Foreign Company
Min. 0 shareholder
None (funded by parent)
2โ4 weeks
Foreign companies testing the Australian market before committing to a subsidiaryMultinational firms that need a local presence for specific contracts or government tendersCompanies that want to repatriate profits without dividend withholding complications
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