Australia
Australia offers a stable business environment with well-established regulatory frameworks. We support businesses establishing a presence through Proprietary Limited (Pty Ltd) company structures.
Company Structure: Pty Ltd
The Proprietary Limited company is the most common business structure for small to medium enterprises in Australia. Key characteristics include:
- Limited liability protection for shareholders
- Between 1 and 50 non-employee shareholders
- At least one director who is ordinarily resident in Australia
- No requirement for public disclosure of financial statements (in most cases)
ASIC Registration
The Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) is the national regulator for company registration. We coordinate the registration process including:
- Company name reservation and registration
- ACN (Australian Company Number) application
- Constitution lodgement
- Director and shareholder appointments
Director ID
All directors of Australian companies must obtain a Director Identification Number. We assist with:
- Director ID application process
- Identity verification coordination
- Compliance monitoring
Tax Registrations
ABN / TFN
Australian Business Number and Tax File Number registration through the Australian Business Register and ATO.
GST
Goods and Services Tax registration is required for businesses with turnover exceeding $75,000. We coordinate registration and ongoing BAS lodgement.
PAYG
Pay As You Go withholding registration and compliance for businesses with employees, including Single Touch Payroll requirements.
Superannuation
Employer superannuation obligations coordination, including fund selection and contribution compliance.
Ireland
Ireland provides an attractive jurisdiction within the European Union with competitive corporate tax rates and access to EU markets. We support businesses through Private Company Limited by Shares (LTD) structures.
Company Structure: LTD
The Private Company Limited by Shares is the standard structure for businesses in Ireland. Key characteristics include:
- Limited liability for shareholders
- Minimum of one director (two if no company secretary)
- At least one director must be EEA resident (or bond required)
- Company secretary requirement
- Registered office must be in Ireland
CRO Registration
The Companies Registration Office (CRO) handles company incorporation in Ireland. We coordinate:
- Company name approval
- Form A1 incorporation application
- Constitution preparation
- Director and secretary appointments
Beneficial Ownership
Irish companies must register beneficial ownership details with the RBO. We assist with:
- Beneficial owner identification
- RBO filing coordination
- Ongoing compliance updates
Tax Registrations
VAT
Value Added Tax registration with Revenue. We coordinate registration and ongoing VAT return compliance.
Corporation Tax
Registration for Corporation Tax and coordination with tax advisers for compliance and filing obligations.
PAYE / PRSI
Employer registration for Pay As You Earn and Pay Related Social Insurance for businesses with employees in Ireland.
ROS Access
Revenue Online Service registration and administration for electronic filing and tax management.
Cross-Border Considerations
Operating across both Australia and Ireland involves specific considerations that we help coordinate:
Double Tax Agreement
Australia and Ireland have a comprehensive Double Taxation Agreement. We facilitate coordination with tax advisers on treaty benefits and compliance.
Transfer Pricing
For related party transactions between jurisdictions, we coordinate documentation requirements with specialist advisers.
Regulatory Coordination
Managing compliance obligations across both jurisdictions, with consolidated reporting and deadline management.