Starting a New Company? Things to Consider
Incorporate company:
Directors
Secretary
Shareholders
(You need Full names, Place of Birth, Date of Birth, and Address for these stakeholder)
Share capital
Open bank account
Apply for:
Tax File Number
Australian Business Number
Register for:
GST
PAYG Withholding
Establish bookkeeping system. The system should capture the following information:
Payments and receipts
GST component
Data for quarterly Business Activity Statements (BAS)
Data for Financial Statements and Income Tax Returns
Pearce Davis is able to provide a cash book programme which will integrate with our software and also provide figures for BAS returns.
Create business stationery and be sure to include the Australian Company Number (ACN) of the company on all legal documents. The sales invoice of the company must comply with the requirements of a “Tax Invoice” and click here for a link to the ATO website which provides the necessary details
For more advice on establishing a business, please contact Pearce Davis.