Australian Trades Recruitment

Start an Australian Pty Ltd Company with a Resident Nominee Director and Bank Accounts

Based overseas and want to establish a company in Australia? We handle the entire process, from ASIC registration and a locally resident director to opening your business and personal bank accounts, with discretion and full regulatory compliance.

Why Establish an Australian Pty Ltd?

An Australian proprietary limited company (Pty Ltd) is the most common structure for private businesses, investors, and family groups entering the Australian market. It offers:

Limited liability. Shareholders’ personal exposure is generally limited to the unpaid amount on their shares.
Access to a stable, well-regulated economy. Australia has a AAA-rated sovereign profile, strong rule of law, and deep capital markets.
A credible trading presence. An Australian company, ABN, and local bank account give you credibility with Australian suppliers, customers, and counterparties.
Flexible ownership. Shareholders can be individuals or entities, resident or non-resident. You can hold shares directly or through a trust or holding company, subject to advice.
Treaty network. Australia has an extensive network of double tax agreements, relevant to cross-border structuring.

The Australian Resident Director Requirement and How Our Nominee Director Service Helps

Under the Corporations Act 2001, every Australian Pty Ltd must have at least one director who ordinarily resides in Australia. If you live overseas and are the only intended director, you will need a resident director.

Our Australian Nominee Director Service provides a qualified, locally resident director who meets this requirement so your company can be registered and operate lawfully.

What our nominee director service includes
A locally resident director appointed to your company
Director ID (DIN) management for the appointed director
Board approval processes for key decisions, with documented instructions
Compliance oversight: ASIC annual review, solvency declarations, and statutory registers
Registered office address in Australia
Confidential handling of your commercial information (subject to legal and AML/CTF obligations)

An important note on how nominee directors work

Directors in Australia owe statutory and fiduciary duties to the company and carry personal legal responsibility, including duties of care, good faith, and avoiding insolvent trading. A nominee director is a real director, not a figurehead. For that reason, our service is built on:

Full due diligence on you and your business before we accept an appointment
Clear written terms setting out the director’s role, information rights, and decision-making process
Refusal to act in any arrangement that involves unlawful activity, sanctions exposure, or a lack of transparency

This protects your company, the director, and your banking relationships.

Our Process: From Enquiry to Operating Company
Confidential consultation. We discuss your goals, ownership structure, expected activity, and banking needs.
Structure and compliance review. We confirm the right entity setup, share structure, and tax considerations, working alongside your tax adviser or ours.
Due diligence (KYC/AML). We verify identity and source of funds. This is required by Australian law and by banks.
ASIC company registration. We register your Pty Ltd and obtain your ACN. Registration is typically completed within [timeframe, VERIFY].
ABN, TFN, and GST registration. We register your company for the tax registrations it needs.
Nominee director appointment and Director ID. We set up your resident director and governance framework.
Bank account introductions and application support. We prepare your documentation and submit your applications (see below).
Ongoing compliance (optional). Annual ASIC reviews, registered office, bookkeeping, BAS and tax lodgement, and accounting.

Opening Australian Business and Personal Bank Accounts

Opening a bank account is often the hardest part of setting up in Australia, especially for non-residents. Australian banks apply strict identity verification and AML/CTF requirements, and they scrutinise ownership structures and the source of funds.

Business bank accounts

We help you:

Choose the right bank and account type for your business model and expected transaction flows
Prepare a complete application pack, including company documents, ownership structure, business plan, and source-of-funds evidence
Present your structure clearly so the bank can complete its checks efficiently
Open multi-currency and international payment capabilities where available
Personal bank accounts

For high-net-worth individuals relocating to or investing in Australia, we can assist with:

Introductions to private and premium banking teams [if applicable]
Documentation to support personal account applications
Coordinating personal and business accounts for efficient cash flow
Honest expectations

No provider can guarantee bank approval. Banks make independent decisions based on their own risk appetite. What we do is prepare strong, compliant applications, set realistic expectations upfront, and manage the process so you avoid the delays and rejections that come from incomplete or poorly structured submissions. Some banks may still require in-person identity verification or a visit to Australia, and we will tell you what applies to your situation.

Who This Service Is For
Overseas entrepreneurs and founders expanding into Australia
International investors acquiring Australian assets, property, or businesses (note that foreign investment approval may apply, so seek advice)
Family offices and high-net-worth individuals establishing an Australian presence or holding entity
Foreign companies creating an Australian subsidiary
E-commerce, consulting, technology, and trading businesses serving Australian customers
Professionals relocating to Australia who need a company and banking in place
Why Choose Australian Trades
Fixed, transparent fees. No surprises.
Discreet, senior-level service. You deal directly with experienced professionals, not a call centre.
Compliance first. We work to Australian corporate, tax, and AML/CTF standards, which is what keeps your company and bank accounts in good standing.
Integrated service. Company formation, resident director, tax registrations, banking, and accounting in one place.
Experience with international clients. We understand cross-border considerations, including tax residency, withholding tax, and reporting.

Email info@AustralianTrades.com
WhatsApp +61 413 124 717