Australian Company Setup and Nominee Director Services

Set up an Australian company with local support

Launching an Australian business from overseas? We help international founders navigate company registration and the practical steps involved in establishing an Australian presence.

Our nominee director service may help eligible businesses meet the local director requirement for an Australian proprietary company. We can also guide you through the process of applying for a business bank account, subject to the bank’s own eligibility checks and approval.

Talk to our team about your plans, ownership structure and what support you may need.

Australian company formation for non-residents

A new Australian company can give your business a local structure for operating, contracting or investing in Australia. The right setup depends on your business activities, ownership, tax position and plans.

We can help you understand the company registration process and coordinate practical setup steps, including:

• Registering an Australian proprietary company
• Appointing an eligible Australian resident director, where required
• Arranging a registered office and local contact support, if available
• Understanding the steps for tax and business registrations
• Preparing to apply for an Australian business bank account

A proprietary company must have at least one director who ordinarily resides in Australia. Directors have legal duties and responsibilities, so the role should be clearly understood by everyone involved. ASIC: How to become a company director ASIC: Becoming a company director

Nominee director service in Australia

If your company needs an Australian-resident director, our nominee director service may provide a suitable local appointment, subject to eligibility, due diligence and agreed terms.

A nominee director is still a company director. The appointment carries legal duties and personal responsibilities; it is not simply a name on a registration form. Directors must understand the company’s activities and be able to meet their obligations. A director identification number is required before appointment. ASIC: Director identification number

Before proceeding, we discuss your business model, ownership, expected activities, reporting arrangements and the information needed for ongoing oversight. We’ll explain the proposed service scope and any conditions before you decide whether to proceed.

Australian business bank account assistance

We can guide you through preparing for a business bank account application, including the company and ownership information a bank may request.

Banks make their own decisions. They may assess the company’s activities, ownership and control, directors, beneficial owners, source of funds, identity documents and other factors. Company registration or a nominee director appointment does not guarantee that a bank account will be approved. Requirements and onboarding processes vary by bank.

How the process works

1. Discuss your plans. Tell us where the owners are based, what the company will do and why you need an Australian entity.
2. Review the structure and requirements. We’ll identify key setup steps and any information needed to assess director-service eligibility.
3. Prepare the company registration. Once the scope and required documents are agreed, we coordinate the registration process.
4. Plan for banking and ongoing obligations. We’ll explain the next steps for a bank application and help you identify relevant compliance and reporting responsibilities.

Frequently asked questions

Can a non-resident own an Australian company?

Foreign ownership may be possible, but the right structure and any tax or regulatory obligations depend on your circumstances. Get advice tailored to your business before proceeding.

Does an Australian company need a local director?

A proprietary company must have at least one director who ordinarily resides in Australia. Public companies have different director requirements. ASIC: How to become a company director

Does a nominee director run my business?

The responsibilities depend on the appointment and agreed arrangements, but a director remains subject to legal duties. A nominee director should not be treated as a figurehead or appointed without understanding the role and access to the information needed to fulfil it.

Can you guarantee an Australian business bank account?

No. The bank decides whether to accept an application and may request additional information or decline it. We can help you understand the process and prepare, but approval is outside our control.

What is a director ID?

A director ID is a unique identifier that directors must apply for before appointment. Directors apply for their own ID through the Australian Business Registry Services. ASIC: Director identification number

What other obligations might apply?

Depending on the company’s activities and circumstances, it may need tax or business registrations and may have ongoing reporting obligations. Foreign-owned or foreign-operated businesses should obtain advice relevant to their situation. ATO: Foreign residents doing business in Australia

Discuss your Australian company setup

Share a little about your business, where its owners are based and when you hope to begin. We’ll outline the available setup support and the information needed to assess whether a nominee director service is appropriate.

Enquire about Australian company formation

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