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in Australia
Set up and operate your Australian business with confidence. From incorporating your proprietary limited company (Pty Ltd) to staying compliant with local tax, payroll, and reporting obligations. Commenda has you covered.
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Why choose Commenda for your company expansion in Australia
Register your Australian Pty Ltd company
Launch your business remotely with Commenda. We help you register your proprietary limited company with ASIC and get all required IDs and tax registrations.
Stay on top of Australian tax and filings
We support preparation and filing of Business Activity Statements (BAS), annual company tax returns, and statutory financial statements with the ATO and ASIC.
Built for cross-border founders
We help structure your Australian operations as part of your global entity network, whether you’re entering your first market or your fifth.
entity types
Choose the right business structure for your company
Proprietary Limited Company (Pty Ltd)
- Limited liability for shareholders
- Can be 100% foreign-owned
- Requires one Australian resident director
- Minimum one shareholder, no minimum capital requirement
- Must have a registered office address in Australia
- Registered with ASIC and subject to Australian Corporations Act 2001
- Minimum of 1 shareholder is required.
- At least one director must be an Australian resident
- 100% foreign ownership is allowed.
- Registered office must be in Australia
- Annual reporting includes company review, tax return, and financial statements.
- Tax compliance covers CIT, GST/BAS, PAYG, TFN, and ABN.
- Commonly used for private operating companies and subsidiaries.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Australia offers a stable economy, strong legal framework, and a transparent regulatory environment. With access to Asia-Pacific markets, a skilled workforce, and a robust innovation ecosystem, Australia is an attractive destination for foreign businesses. Its supportive startup policies, IP protections, and ease of doing business make it a reliable launchpad for regional expansion.
No. Commenda enables full remote setup of an Australian Proprietary Limited Company (Pty Ltd). All required documents can be executed digitally. However, one resident director based in Australia is required by law, which Commenda can provide through its nominee director service.
After incorporation, companies in Australia must: - File annual company tax returns with the ATO - Prepare and submit Business Activity Statements (BAS) for GST, PAYG, and withholding - Maintain statutory financial statements and accounting books - Register and comply with payroll and superannuation obligations - Keep ASIC records updated, including company officeholders and UBO declarations Commenda ensures timely filings and year-round compliance across all obligations.
Yes. Australia permits 100% foreign ownership of Proprietary Limited (Pty Ltd) companies. However, at least one director must be an Australian resident, and a local registered office is required. Commenda provides both services to ensure seamless compliance.
R&D Tax Incentive: Up to 43.5% cash rebate for eligible R&D expenses State-level grants: For innovation, job creation, and regional development Export Market Development Grant (EMDG): Reimbursements for overseas marketing expenses Reduced corporate tax rates: For eligible small businesses under certain revenue thresholds Commenda can help you determine eligibility and claim benefits under these programs.
