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LEGAL TIPS
STARTING YOUR OWN BUSINESS IN AUSTRALIA?
Carefully consider your business structure
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Sole Trader
Partnership
Trust
Company
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Draft contracts to protect your company
Partnership Agreement
Employment Agreements
Contracts with Suppliers
Shareholder Agreements
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Secure any special licensing or permission to operateYou may be restricted from operating a business in certain locations by the local planning scheme, or you may be required to get a food handling permit or file a professional registration.
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INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY
5 www.myb
iness.co
Claim your web presence
Domain name registration
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Purchase liability insuranceNo matter how careful you are, there is a risk of a lawsuit from a disgruntled employee, injured customer or consumer who claims you breached an obligation. Be sure to have appropriate insurance coverage to protect your companyʼs financial security.
Protect your brand identity and your intellectual property
Build up good will
Register a company name with ASIC
File a trademark with IP Australia
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Learn the laws for offering products and services
Australian Consumer Law (ACL)
Other consumer protection legislations
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Understanding obligations of employers
Fair Work Act
Bargin in good faith with employees, keep records, provide pay slips, avoid unfair dismissal etc
Don’t take a chance on making mistakes that could affect your company’s success before your business even gets off the ground. At Owen Hodge Lawyers, we can provide invaluable advice to start-ups to help ensure that you are taking all the steps necessary to get your business on the right track. Contact us today on 1800 770 780 or contact us via [email protected] to speak with a solicitor who has extensive experience with new and established commercial enterprises.
