Business Setup Advisory

Business setup advisory assists Chinese businesses in understanding the Australian commercial and compliance environment, including entity establishment, registration, banking and local operational preparation. This does not replace lawyer and accountant advice.

Entity Selection

Limited company, branch, partnership and other structures each have different tax and liability implications. Lawyers should advise based on strategy.

Registration and Filing

ASIC, ABN, GST, trademarks, industry permits and similar steps have different timelines. We compile a checklist and arrange consultation appointments.

Banking and Finance

Bank account opening requirements are increasingly strict, requiring genuine business background and compliant source of funds documentation.

Office and Employment

Leasing, employment contracts, WHS and insurance must comply with Victorian regulations.

Integration with Trade

After entity establishment, clients can proceed to import distribution or Australian export projects, with the trade team taking over cargo flow execution.

Getting Started

Please indicate the intended business activities, estimated timeline and whether you already have a contact in Australia.

Common Pathways for Establishing an Australian Entity

A proprietary limited company (Pty Ltd) is the most common choice; branches, partnerships, and other structures should be recommended by lawyers based on tax and liability considerations. Growth Treasure prepares ASIC, ABN, GST, and other step-by-step checklists and appointment coordination—we do not sign registration documents on behalf of clients.

Realistic Expectations for Bank Account Opening

Australian bank account approvals are increasingly strict, requiring genuine business descriptions, source of funds documentation, and director identity documents. Timelines may range from weeks to months; we recommend preparing business contract drafts and trade plans in parallel to support the application.

Post-Establishment Trade Integration

Once the entity is established, import distribution or Australian product export can be handed to the trade line; employment, leasing, and WHS must comply with Victorian regulations. Internal controls between the Chinese parent company and Australian subsidiary should be clearly delineated.

Setup advisory solves "can you legally start operating" rather than "getting an account opened overnight".