


Australian company setup without the expensive wrong turns.
Australian company setup without the expensive wrong turns.
Australian company setup without the expensive wrong turns.
Most setup mistakes do not hurt on day one. They hurt later when tax, liability, payroll, GST or cash flow gets messy. We help new Australian businesses choose the right structure, register correctly, and start with clean numbers from day one.
Most setup mistakes do not hurt on day one. They hurt later when tax, liability, payroll, GST or cash flow gets messy. We help new Australian businesses choose the right structure, register correctly, and start with clean numbers from day one.


The Setup Problem
AUSTRALIAN COMPANY SETUP SERVICES
Start with the right structure, registrations and advice.
Start with the right structure, registrations and advice.
We help founders, tradies, consultants, professionals and growing teams set up Australian businesses properly. That means choosing the right structure, registering the company or business name, setting up ABN, ACN, TFN, GST and PAYG obligations, and building accounting systems that do not fall apart at tax time.
STRUCTURE FIRST
Before you register anything, we help you choose the right structure — sole trader, company, trust or partnership — based on tax, risk, asset protection and growth plans.
STRUCTURE FIRST
Before you register anything, we help you choose the right structure — sole trader, company, trust or partnership — based on tax, risk, asset protection and growth plans.
REGISTRATIONS DONE RIGHT
ABN, ACN, business name, TFN, GST, PAYG withholding and ASIC setup are handled properly so you are not guessing your way through government forms.
REGISTRATIONS DONE RIGHT
ABN, ACN, business name, TFN, GST, PAYG withholding and ASIC setup are handled properly so you are not guessing your way through government forms.
TAX SETUP FROM DAY ONE
We map your tax obligations early: GST thresholds, PAYG, company tax, payroll, super and lodgement dates — so compliance does not become a surprise later.
TAX SETUP FROM DAY ONE
We map your tax obligations early: GST thresholds, PAYG, company tax, payroll, super and lodgement dates — so compliance does not become a surprise later.
SYSTEMS THAT SCALE
Xero, bookkeeping, payroll and reporting need to work before the business gets busy. We help set up clean systems so the numbers stay useful, not painful.
SYSTEMS THAT SCALE
Xero, bookkeeping, payroll and reporting need to work before the business gets busy. We help set up clean systems so the numbers stay useful, not painful.
ADVICE AFTER LAUNCH
Setup is not the finish line. We stay close after launch with tax, cash flow, bookkeeping and business advice as the first real decisions start showing up.
ADVICE AFTER LAUNCH
Setup is not the finish line. We stay close after launch with tax, cash flow, bookkeeping and business advice as the first real decisions start showing up.
The Setup Problem
AUSTRALIAN COMPANY SETUP SERVICES
Start with the right structure, registrations and advice.
We help founders, tradies, consultants, professionals and growing teams set up Australian businesses properly. That means choosing the right structure, registering the company or business name, setting up ABN, ACN, TFN, GST and PAYG obligations, and building accounting systems that do not fall apart at tax time.
STRUCTURE FIRST
Before you register anything, we help you choose the right structure — sole trader, company, trust or partnership — based on tax, risk, asset protection and growth plans.
REGISTRATIONS DONE RIGHT
ABN, ACN, business name, TFN, GST, PAYG withholding and ASIC setup are handled properly so you are not guessing your way through government forms.
TAX SETUP FROM DAY ONE
We map your tax obligations early: GST thresholds, PAYG, company tax, payroll, super and lodgement dates — so compliance does not become a surprise later.
SYSTEMS THAT SCALE
Xero, bookkeeping, payroll and reporting need to work before the business gets busy. We help set up clean systems so the numbers stay useful, not painful.
ADVICE AFTER LAUNCH
Setup is not the finish line. We stay close after launch with tax, cash flow, bookkeeping and business advice as the first real decisions start showing up.
What we handle
Everything you need to launch clean, compliant and ready to trade.
From ASIC to Xero, we cover the setup decisions that shape your tax, risk and reporting from day one.
Company & Entity Setup
We help set up companies, trusts, partnerships and sole trader structures with the right tax and asset-protection considerations before anything is registered.
ABN, ACN & Business Name
We manage the core Australian business registrations including ABN, ACN, ASIC company registration and business name setup where required.
GST, TFN & PAYG Registration
We help determine whether you need GST, PAYG withholding, TFN and other ATO registrations, then set them up correctly from the start.
Xero & Bookkeeping Setup
Your accounting system should be clean before the first invoice. We set up Xero, chart of accounts, payroll basics and bookkeeping workflows properly.
Tax Structure Advice
We explain the tax impact of each structure in plain English so you know what you are choosing — and what it could cost later if you choose wrong.
Launch Advisory Roadmap
We map the first decisions: cash flow, pricing, tax dates, reporting rhythm and when to review structure as the business grows.
What we handle
Everything you need to launch clean, compliant and ready to trade.
From ASIC to Xero, we cover the setup decisions that shape your tax, risk and reporting from day one.
Company & Entity Setup
We help set up companies, trusts, partnerships and sole trader structures with the right tax and asset-protection considerations before anything is registered.
ABN, ACN & Business Name
We manage the core Australian business registrations including ABN, ACN, ASIC company registration and business name setup where required.
GST, TFN & PAYG Registration
We help determine whether you need GST, PAYG withholding, TFN and other ATO registrations, then set them up correctly from the start.
Xero & Bookkeeping Setup
Your accounting system should be clean before the first invoice. We set up Xero, chart of accounts, payroll basics and bookkeeping workflows properly.
Tax Structure Advice
We explain the tax impact of each structure in plain English so you know what you are choosing — and what it could cost later if you choose wrong.
Launch Advisory Roadmap
We map the first decisions: cash flow, pricing, tax dates, reporting rhythm and when to review structure as the business grows.
TL;DR
Starting a company is easy. Setting it up correctly is where the money is saved.
The wrong structure, missed registration or messy accounting setup can cost more than doing it properly from day one.
TL;DR
Starting a company is easy. Setting it up correctly is where the money is saved.
The wrong structure, missed registration or messy accounting setup can cost more than doing it properly from day one.
Without Elephant
Choosing a structure from a reddit
ABN, GST and PAYG confusion
ASIC and ATO setup mistakes
Xero messy before month one
No tax plan for the first profit
With Elephant Advisory
Structure chosen with advice
Registrations handled properly
ATO and ASIC details clean
Xero ready before trading
Tax, cash flow and reporting mapped
"The best time to fix your business structure is before it becomes expensive to change. We help you start clean, stay compliant and make better decisions from day one."
"The best time to fix your business structure is before it becomes expensive to change. We help you start clean, stay compliant and make better decisions from day one."
Our Herd
Our Herd
Your setup team, not just your form fillers.
New company setup touches tax, accounting, structure, finance and growth. Our team connects the dots before they become problems.
Your setup team, not just your form fillers.
Need more than registration paperwork? Elephant connects business setup with accounting, bookkeeping, finance and advisory so the advice does not stop once the ABN arrives.
FAQ
Australian company setup questions, answered plainly.
Quick answers for business owners searching for company registration, ABN, ACN, GST, PAYG, ASIC and business setup advice in Melbourne and across Australia.
FAQ
Australian company setup questions, answered plainly.
Quick answers for business owners searching for company registration, ABN, ACN, GST, PAYG, ASIC and business setup advice in Melbourne and across Australia.
When should I review my business structure?
Can a structure review reduce tax?
Do I need a company or trust?
What does a tax accountant review?
Is restructuring always worth it?
How much does a structure review cost?
When should I review my business structure?
Can a structure review reduce tax?
Do I need a company or trust?
What does a tax accountant review?
Is restructuring always worth it?
How much does a structure review cost?
When should I review my business structure?
Can a structure review reduce tax?
Do I need a company or trust?
What does a tax accountant review?
Is restructuring always worth it?
How much does a structure review cost?
Phone
Address
Unit 16 105/111 Ricketts Rd
Mount Waverley VIC 3149
OFFICE HOURS
Mon to Fri: 8.30am - 5.00pm
By appointment only.
Phone
Address
Unit 16 105/111 Ricketts Rd
Mount Waverley VIC 3149
OFFICE HOURS
Mon to Fri: 8.30am - 5.00pm
By appointment only.
Phone
Address
Unit 16 105/111 Ricketts Rd
Mount Waverley VIC 3149
OFFICE HOURS
Mon to Fri: 8.30am - 5.00pm
By appointment only.












