PHC & Associates
Business Structures & Setup
Choosing the right structure is one of the most important decisions a business owner makes — it affects your tax liability, asset protection, ability to raise capital, and long-term flexibility. PHC & Associates handles every aspect of business setup, from entity registration and trust establishment to ABN, GST, and ongoing ASIC compliance.
1000+
Structures Set Up
CPA
Certified
End-to-End
Setup & Compliance
Companies & Trusts
ABN, GST & TFN
ASIC Compliance
Accounting Software Setup
Who Is This For
The Right Structure for Every Stage
Whether you're starting from scratch or restructuring an existing business, we set up the right foundation — legally, financially, and commercially.
New Business Owners
Starting out and wanting to set up the right structure from day one — avoiding costly mistakes that are expensive to fix later.
Growing Businesses
Outgrowing a sole trader or partnership setup and needing to move to a company or trust structure for tax efficiency and asset protection.
Families & Investors
Wanting to hold assets through a family discretionary trust or unit trust for income distribution flexibility and inter-generational wealth planning.
Existing Businesses Restructuring
Reviewing their current structure for tax or asset protection improvements — adding a holding company, interposing a trust, or separating trading from investment.
Our Services
7 Setup Services — Everything in One Place
Pty Ltd Company Registrations
Full ASIC company registration including share structure, director setup, constitution, and all post-registration obligations explained clearly.
Family & Discretionary Trust Setup
Establishment of discretionary trusts for families and business owners — trust deed preparation, ATO registration, and distribution flexibility advice.
Unit Trust Establishment
Setup of unit trusts for joint ventures, investment structures, and fixed-entitlement arrangements — including unit holder agreements and stamp duty advice.
ABN, GST & TFN Registrations
Correct registration for every obligation — ABN, GST, TFN, PAYG — with clear advice on thresholds, timing, and what each registration means for your business.
Business Name Registration
ASIC business name registration, renewal management, and clear advice on what a business name does and doesn't protect legally.
ASIC Annual Compliance
Annual review fee management, solvency resolutions, officeholder updates, and registered office obligations — so nothing slips through the cracks.
Corporate Trustee Establishment
Setup of a dedicated corporate trustee company — providing stronger liability protection, better succession outcomes, and cleaner trust administration.
Why It Matters
Why Getting Your Structure Right Matters
The structure you choose at setup shapes your tax position, risk exposure, and flexibility for years to come. Getting it wrong is costly — and often difficult to fix.
Structure Determines Your Tax Rate
Sole traders pay tax at personal marginal rates up to 47%. A company pays 25–30%. A trust can distribute income to beneficiaries in lower tax brackets. The right structure can save tens of thousands annually.
Asset Protection Varies Dramatically
A sole trader's personal assets are exposed to business creditors. A correctly structured company or trust separates business risk from personal wealth — protecting your home, savings, and investments.
Restructuring Later Is Expensive
Moving from a sole trader to a company after the business has grown involves CGT, stamp duty, legal costs, and accounting fees. Setting up correctly from the start avoids these costs entirely.
Compliance Starts Immediately
The moment your entity is registered, obligations begin — ASIC annual reviews, BAS lodgements, STP reporting, and tax return deadlines. Missing early obligations creates penalties that compound.
The Right Software from Day One
New businesses that set up their accounting software correctly from the start save significant time and cost compared to those who start with spreadsheets and migrate later.
Why PHC & Associates