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Starting a Business

Step by step legal guides on starting a business

Self-Managed Super Funds (SMSFs) are a popular way to determine where your super goes. Read about structuring it as a corporate trustee here.
Small businesses have a wide range of obligations under the Fair Work Act. Find out how to ensure your business ticks the right boxes in this guide.
Egging, graffiti, and break-ins can cause damage to your business. Read about what laws protect you and what you can do to prevent it here.
Having a privacy policy for your business's website does more than just fulfil your legal obligations - read about the benefits of having one here.
Learn about the basics of registering your trademark and why it's important to not only pick the right class, but register in multiple classes too.
What do your customers really need? Find out why customer profiling is important for the growth of your business.
Are you thinking of merging your company or are your competitors? Mergers are allowed only if they do not lessen competition. Read on to find out more.
Are you a business who sells goods or services? Do you know your consumer obligations? Read this article to understand how they apply to you.
Demergers can be as advantageous as mergers and acquisitions for a corporation. Read about how businesses use this strategy to create market value and streamline processes here.
Are you thinking of targeting another company or worried you might be targeted? Read this article to understand how a hostile takeover happens.
Planning on selling internationally? You should know about the CISG and UNIDROIT. Read this article to learn what these are and the choices of laws you have
Need financial assistance to export your business's goods or services? Find out if you are eligible for the EMDG here.
Has your company had a change in shareholder, or another change? If so, you'll have to inform the government of your changes to company details.
Your Tax File Number (TFN) is an allocated number which you will carry with you throughout your life. Read about how to apply for it online here.
It's a common question and decision that self-employers ask. Find out the pros and cons of a business bank account and if it is necessary for you.
'Pty Ltd' and 'Ltd' are suffixes used at the end of company names to indicate their scope of liability. Find out more in this article.
Read this guide to find out about the Australian accounting standard AASB138, what it is, and why it's important for you to know it.
A necessary question to ask for someone who wants to start a partnership is how much tax will I pay? This article outlines what you will be taxed.

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