Building Businesses That Actually Last
Most people think company formation is just paperwork. We've spent years learning it's really about structure that supports growth. The kind of foundation that holds up when things get complicated.
What Makes Formation Work
After working with hundreds of Australian businesses, these are the pieces that genuinely matter when you're setting up properly.
Structure Selection
Sole trader, partnership, company, or trust? Each one affects your taxes differently and changes how much personal risk you carry. We walk through real scenarios from businesses similar to yours.
- Asset protection considerations
- Tax efficiency comparisons
- Growth pathway planning
- Liability assessment
Registration Process
ASIC registration involves specific documentation and timing. Miss one piece and you're waiting weeks. Our courses cover the actual sequence, common mistakes, and how to get it right the first time.
- Required documentation checklist
- Timing and processing expectations
- Cost breakdowns and fee structures
- Post-registration obligations
Compliance Framework
Once you're registered, ongoing compliance keeps you operational. Annual statements, tax returns, director responsibilities—it's manageable when you understand the calendar and requirements.
- Annual reporting deadlines
- Director duty requirements
- Record keeping standards
- Change notification processes
How We Actually Teach This
Look, most company formation courses are either too theoretical or just walk you through forms. We try to find middle ground.
Our program combines legal framework education with practical application. You learn why structures exist, then work through case studies based on real Australian businesses. By the end, you understand not just how to form a company, but which formation choices serve different business goals.
Real Case Analysis
Study actual formation decisions from Australian businesses across different industries and stages.
Current Legislation
Content updated for 2025 regulatory environment and recent changes to Australian corporate law.
Practical Templates
Access checklists and documentation frameworks you'll actually use when forming or advising on companies.
Ongoing Support
Questions come up after formation. Our community and quarterly sessions help address evolving situations.
Who's Teaching
Kerstin Lindholm
Company Formation Specialist
I've been working in Australian corporate compliance since 2012. Started in a mid-tier firm handling ASIC registrations, moved to advisory. Now I mostly teach people how formation decisions ripple through a business's first five years.
Anouk Desrosiers
Business Structure Educator
My background is tax and entity structuring. What I've learned is that formation choices made quickly in week one become expensive to unwind in year three. I focus on helping people see those connections early.
Your Learning Path
Our autumn 2025 cohort starts September 15. Program runs twelve weeks with two evening sessions per week.
Foundation Concepts
Understand Australian business structures, legal entities, and regulatory landscape. Build framework for informed decisions.
Formation Process
Step through registration procedures, documentation requirements, and ASIC interaction. Practice with guided exercises.
Ongoing Compliance
Learn post-formation obligations, annual requirements, and change management. Develop sustainable compliance approach.
Strategic Application
Apply learning to case studies and scenarios. Receive feedback on decision-making and structure recommendations.