What to expect.
WHERE
The Corporate Affairs Commission handles business and company registration.
Registration is conducted through their system.
WHAT HAPPENS BROADLY
A name availability check Submission of details and documents Payment of fees Issue of a certificate and registration documents
HOW LONG
Varies. Allow considerably longer than the minimum quoted.
WHETHER TO USE AN AGENT
Many people do.
An accredited agent or a lawyer handles the process.
WHAT THAT COSTS
A fee above the official charges.
WHAT TO CHECK IF USING ONE
That they are accredited That the registration is in your name, not theirs That you receive the original documents
THAT SECOND POINT
Ensure you are the registered proprietor or director, not the agent.
WHAT YOU SHOULD RECEIVE
Your certificate Your registration number Status documents
WHAT TO DO WITH THEM
Store safely, with copies backed up.
You will need them repeatedly.
WHERE TO CONFIRM CURRENT PROCESS AND FEES
The Commission's own published guidance.
