How to Register a Business Name with ASIC (Cost and Steps)
Registering a business name with ASIC costs $47 for 1 year or $108 for 3 (from July 2026). Who needs one, the ASIC Connect steps, renewals and scam letters.
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How to Choose a Business Name (and Check It's Available)
How to pick a business name people can say, spell and find, then check it's free on the ASIC register, ABN Lookup, IP Australia and .com.au before you commit.
Trust vs Company in Australia: Which Structure Should You Choose?
Family trust vs company in Australia, compared side by side: tax, asset protection, costs, losses, investors and succession — and which one suits you.
How to Become a Sole Trader in Australia (Step by Step, in a Day)
How to become a sole trader in Australia in one day: register your ABN free, then business name, GST, bank account, licences, insurance and records.
How Much Does an ABN Cost? ($0 — and Who Charges You Anyway)
How much does an ABN cost? Nothing — ABN registration is free through the Australian Business Register, with no renewal fee. Here's who charges you anyway.
How Much Does a Family Trust Cost to Set Up and Run in Australia?
How much does a family trust cost in Australia? $166–$500 DIY or $1,500–$3,000+ via an accountant, plus stamp duty, ASIC fees and $1,000–$3,000 a year to run.
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