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Australia
An Australian proprietary company suits local sales, services, hiring and regional operations, and may be wholly owned by Mainland Chinese or Hong Kong investors. It requires a director ordinarily resident in Australia; acquiring an Australian business, land or sensitive asset may require FIRB review.
A direct vehicle for the Australian market.
Proprietary company limited by shares (Pty Ltd)
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- Tax
- 30% standard rate; 25% for base-rate entities; 15% Pillar Two top-up rules apply to in-scope large MNEs
- Shareholders and directors
- Min. 1 shareholder and 1 director; at least 1 director must ordinarily live in Australia
- Share capital
- No statutory minimum capital; shares must be issued with the amount payable specified
- Local requirements
- Australian registered office required; foreign acquisitions of business, land or sensitive sectors may need FIRB approval or registration
- Annual maintenance
- Annual ASIC review and company tax return; foreign-controlled small companies may need financial reports and an audit
- Incorporation timeline
- Approx. 1–3 business days; director ID, FIRB and bank due diligence take additional time
- Public disclosure
- Paid ASIC searches can reveal director data and proprietary-company shareholder details; no unified public UBO register
Facts last checked · 2026-10-23
This page summarises publicly available regulations for general reference only and does not constitute legal or tax advice. Rules in each jurisdiction may change at any time; please confirm the latest position with an Offshore Isle advisor.
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02 · Advantages
Why Australia
- 01Mature legal system and common-law framework for local contracts, employment and long-term operations
- 02Large, high-spending economy with direct access to the Australian market
- 03Tax treaties with Mainland China and Hong Kong support clearer cross-border tax treatment
- 04Clear share and member-register rules suit subsidiary and joint-venture governance
- 05Eligible research and development activities may access tax incentives
03 · Requirements
Formation requirements
- Name and shares: ASIC must approve the name, which ends in “Pty Ltd”; specify class and amount payable on issue
- Shareholders: 1–50 non-employee members; individuals or corporations permitted; no public fundraising
- Directors and secretary: at least 1 director aged 18 or over and ordinarily resident in Australia; each director obtains a Director ID first, and any secretary must ordinarily live in Australia
- Address and tax: Australian registered office and principal place of business; obtain ABN, TFN and GST registration as applicable
- Foreign investment: foreign ownership is permitted; assess FIRB notification, approval and registration before acquiring Australian business, land or sensitive assets
04 · Compliance
Annual compliance
- Complete the annual ASIC review: pay the fee, verify company details and pass a solvency resolution
- Lodge the company income-tax return on time; GST-registered companies lodge BAS statements
- Notify ASIC of director, address, shareholder or share-structure changes, generally within 28 days
- Keep company records for at least 7 years and tax records generally for at least 5 years
- Assess financial-report and audit obligations; large and foreign-controlled small companies are generally within scope, subject to limited relief
After incorporation, Offshore Isle sets a compliance calendar. We remind you in advance of annual returns, renewals and filings, and handle them on your behalf.
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