Preparation.
WHAT TO PREPARE
Your proposed business name, with alternatives Details of the proprietors or directors Identification documents A business address A description of the business activity
THE ALTERNATIVES POINT
Your first choice may be unavailable.
Have two or three ready.
THE ADDRESS
A physical address is required.
Consider whether you are comfortable with it appearing on public records.
THE ACTIVITY DESCRIPTION
What the business does.
Broad enough to cover what you might do, specific enough to be meaningful.
FOR A COMPANY
Details of shareholding and directors Share capital arrangements
WHAT TO DECIDE BEFOREHAND
Who owns what proportion Who the directors are What each contributes
WHY BEFOREHAND
These are difficult conversations to have after registration.
WHAT TO TAKE ADVICE ON
Shareholding and structure, particularly with partners.
WHERE TO CHECK CURRENT REQUIREMENTS
The Corporate Affairs Commission publishes what is required.
Requirements change. Check current guidance.
