Company Registration

Setting up a company is a big step, and getting the structure right from the start saves you tax and paperwork down the track. Kaya Advisory is a registered ASIC agent (No. 50513) based in Melbourne. We handle the whole registration for you: we check your company name, lodge the application with ASIC, get your Australian Company Number (ACN), and set up a Pty Ltd company that’s ready to trade, usually within 24 to 48 hours.

We’re accountants, not a form-filling service. So we also make sure your shares, directors and shareholders are set up to suit your tax position and where you want to take the business, rather than something you have to unpick later.

What’s included when you register your company

When you register through Kaya Advisory, you get everything you need to start trading:

– A company name check against the ASIC register

– Lodgement with ASIC as your registered agent

– Your ACN and Certificate of Registration, usually within 24 to 48 hours

– A registered Pty Ltd (proprietary limited) company

– A company constitution, the replaceable rules, or a mix of both

– Your directors, shareholders and share structure set up properly

– Your company register and key documents, ready to keep

Need an ABN, TFN or GST registration too? We can sort those at the same time so you can invoice from day one.

How company registration works

We’ve kept it simple. Four steps:

Apply for director’s Director ID through abrs.gov.au if you don’t have one yet
Send us your details. Fill in the form on this page with your company name, directors, shareholders, and how you want the shares split. Stuck on something? Use Chat Now and we’ll talk you through it.
We check and prepare. We make sure your company name is available, look over your structure, and prepare the ASIC application.
Pay our invoice and ASIC fees
We lodge with ASIC. As a registered agent we lodge electronically and pay the ASIC fee for you.
You’re registered. Your ACN and documents will get sent to you, usually within 24 to 48 hours, and your company is ready to trade.

What you’ll need to register a Pty Ltd company

Have these handy before you start the form:

– Each director’s full name, date of birth, place of birth, TFN number, home address, and Director’s ID

– A company name (we’ll check it’s free, or you can register with just an ACN)

– A registered office and principal place of business in Australia

– Who the shareholders are and how the shares are divided

– Whether the company will act as an SMSF trustee, or has an ultimate holding company

Not sure on something? Leave it and we’ll confirm it with you before we lodge.

Why register through a registered ASIC agent

Anyone can fill in a form online. The trouble is that a mistake in your share structure or director details is slow and expensive to undo. Kaya Advisory is a registered ASIC agent (No. 50513) and registered tax agent (No. 26113206), so:

– Your application gets lodged right the first time, by people who do this every week

– Your company is structured with your tax and asset protection in mind, not just to get it across the line

– You’ve got an accountant on hand for ABN, GST, BAS and everything after registration

– You can actually ask questions and get advice, not just a confirmation email

To register your company with ASIC fill in your details below

Email Address

Confirm Email Address

Full Name

What is your Directors ID no?

What is your Proposed Company name?

How do you wish your Proprietary Limited to be described?

Is your company name the same as your registered business name?

If you said yes. Please enter your ABN (Australian Business Number)

Please select which State/Territory you wish to register the company in?

Will the company be acting only as a trustee of a Self Managed Super Fund (SMSF)?

Will the company have an ultimate holding company?

If you said yes to above. Please enter in the company name and ACN

Please enter a registered address for the company (Address, Suburb, State and Postcode)

Will the Company’s registered Office be the principal place of business in Australia ?

If you answered No above. Please provide the Principal Place of Business

ORDINARY Shares to be Allotted (enter Number of shares)

Value per share?

Total Share Capital

How many Individual Directors will your company have?

How many Individual Shareholders will your company have who will not be acting as Directors?

Are there other companies who will own shares in your company? If yes, select number.

Will there be any Joint Shareholders who will own shares in your company? If yes, select a number.

Director’s full name

Director’s date of birth

Is this director born in Australia?

Director's residential address?

Number of shares and value per share?

Shareholder's name?

Shareholder's registered address?

Are these shares held by the shareholder for their own benefit?

If No, provide the beneficial owner (e.g. family trust or corporate trustee).

Number of shares and value per share

How long does it take to register a company?

Once we have your details, your company is usually registered and your ACN issued within 24 to 48 hours, often sooner. Now and then ASIC flags an application for manual review, which takes a bit longer.

What's the difference between an ACN and an ABN?

ASIC issues your ACN (Australian Company Number) when the company is created. Your ABN (Australian Business Number) is what you use to trade, invoice and register for GST. We can set up both.

Do I need a Director ID?

Yes. Every director has to apply for a Director Identification Number before they’re appointed. Director IDs come from the Australian Business Registry Services (ABRS), which the ATO runs. We’ll walk you through it if you don’t have one yet.

Can you also register my company for ABN, GST and TFN?

Yes. We can do your ABN, TFN and GST at the same time so you’re ready to trade straight away.

Should I set up a company or stay a sole trader?

A company gives you limited liability and can be more tax-effective as you grow, but there’s more compliance to keep up with. Not sure which fits? Chat Now or call and we’ll point you the right way before you commit.