Business Structuring and Entity Creation for Australian Businesses
Getting your business structure right is one of the most important decisions you’ll ever make. Whether you’re starting out or reviewing your existing setup, the right structure can save you money, reduce risks, and position your business for future growth.
Enterprise Legal offers most structuring services on a fixed or capped-fee basis, so you have complete cost certainty. And you can easily book your initial appointment online to start planning your business future.
At Enterprise Legal, our highly experienced team provides clear, commercially-focused structuring advice and entity creation services for businesses Australia-wide. We guide you through the legal and commercial considerations to ensure your structure supports your goals and complies with complex legal and tax requirements.
We help businesses with:
- Structuring Advice – understanding the pros and cons of different business structures
- Entity Advice and Creation – including companies, trusts, partnerships, and associations
- Company Creation – incorporating new companies and handling ASIC requirements
- Trust Creation – establishing discretionary, unit, or hybrid trusts
- Amendment of Existing Structures – e.g. preparing Deeds of Retirement and Appointment of new Trustees
- Drafting and Reviewing Company Constitutions – tailored to your operational and governance needs
- Drafting and Reviewing Association Rules – ensuring compliance with relevant legislation
- Shareholder Agreements – clarifying rights, roles, and dispute mechanisms
- Partnership Agreements – defining business relationships and risk allocation
- Tax-Effective Structures – minimising tax exposure while meeting compliance requirements
- De-Risking – designing structures that protect your assets and limit personal liability
We’re meticulous, practical, and focused on helping you avoid costly mistakes. Whether you’re a start-up needing a tax-effective structure or an established business revising your governance documents, Enterprise Legal is your trusted partner for business structuring.
Why Structuring Matters
- Tax Efficiency
The right structure can significantly reduce your tax burden and improve cashflow management. - Asset Protection
Proper structuring helps separate personal and business assets, reducing your personal exposure to business risks. - Clear Governance
Documents like constitutions, shareholder agreements, and partnership agreements set clear rules for how your business operates and how disputes are handled. - Flexibility for Growth
A well-designed structure makes it easier to bring in new investors, partners, or successors in the future. - Compliance with the Law
Businesses are subject to various laws governing how entities operate, especially around trusts, associations, and corporations. Mistakes can lead to costly legal consequences.
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Business Structuring & Entity Creation FAQs
Set up your business for success! Talk to our experienced team about structuring and entity advice today.
Why is Business Structuring Important?
What’s the Difference Between a Company and a Trust?
Can I Change My Business Structure Later?
What Documents Are Essential for Business Structuring?
• Company constitutions
• Association rules
• Shareholder agreements
• Partnership agreements
• Trust deeds
How Can Enterprise Legal Help with Structuring?
• Advise on the best structure for your goals and risk profile
• Handle entity creation and legal compliance
• Draft and review key governance documents
• Help amend existing structures, like updating trust deeds
• Ensure your structure is tax-effective and commercially practical