Expanding Your Business into Australia

Considering a business expansion into Australia?

This guide provides a roadmap for navigating the exciting possibilities and important considerations of entering the Australian market.

Choosing Your Presence:

• Light Presence: Ideal for online ventures or minimal local operations. Maintain your foreign business status and utilise services like:
  • E-commerce fulfilment via Australian providers
  • Local sales representatives
• Full Presence: Establish a strong local foothold with an Australian subsidiary company. This allows for:
  • Direct invoicing of customers
  • Employing local staff
  • Access to a wider range of business opportunities

Key Considerations:

• Compliance: Australian laws and regulations govern everything from taxation to employment. Seeking guidance from Australian accountants ensures a smooth transition.
• Speed to Market: Striking a balance between swift entry and necessary legal and administrative processes is crucial.
• Cost-Effectiveness: Explore options like outsourcing specific tasks (HR, accounting) to minimise overhead.
• Taxation: Understanding Australian tax structures, including GST (Goods and Services Tax), is essential for financial planning.

Available Business Expansion Models:

1. Light Presence:

• 1a. E-commerce & Website Sales: Sell directly to Australian customers through your existing website and leverage fulfilment providers for local deliveries.
• 1b. Representative/Sales Office: Establish a local presence with sales staff but remain a foreign business.

2. Full Presence:

• 2a. Australian Subsidiary Company: The most common option, offering full legal and operational independence within Australia. Requires a local resident director.

We Can Help:

Australian Accountants offer a comprehensive suite of services to simplify your business expansion into Australia, including:

• Company registration and ongoing compliance
• Resident director services
• Accounting, tax, and BAS (Business Activity Statement) management
• Local HR and employment support
• Office administration and support

Contact our professional team today.