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Register a Pty Ltd company with an independent Registered ASIC Agent. $611 ASIC government fee + $188 RSB service fee. Start without an account and pay only when you submit.
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ABN registration is now part of the RSB offering for founders who registered with us and for companies that were registered elsewhere.
In Australia, “register a business” can mean a few different things: starting a Pty Ltd company, applying for an ABN as a sole trader, or registering a business name with ASIC. We publish plain-English guides for each path so founders and search engines can understand exactly what to do next.
How to start a company in Australia
Learn the full company formation path: structure, ASIC registration, ACN, ABN, TFN, and first-step compliance.
Read the company guideHow to register a business in Australia
Understand when you need an ABN, a business name, or a full company registration, and which option fits your goals.
Read the registration guidePty Ltd vs sole trader
Compare liability, tax, setup cost, and growth flexibility before you choose how to start your business.
Compare structuresFree guides and tutorials to help you register your Australian business with confidence.
60-second quiz to find the right type
Directors, shareholders & registered office
Electronically — no paperwork needed
ACN & docs in your dashboard
Take our 60-second quiz to find the right business type
Directors, shareholders, and registered office
Submitted electronically — no paperwork needed
ACN & documents delivered to your dashboard
Choose a structure, confirm your company name, provide director and shareholder details, nominate a registered office, lodge with ASIC, then set up ABN and TFN. Our start-a-company guide breaks each step down.
Read moreThat depends on the structure. Sole traders usually apply for an ABN and may register a business name, while companies also register with ASIC for an ACN.
Read moreA business name is just the trading name you use. A company is a separate legal entity with its own ACN, directors, and ongoing ASIC obligations.
Read moreSole trader is simpler and cheaper, while Pty Ltd offers liability protection and is usually better for multiple owners, staff, or investment plans.
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