Online Company Registration
Register your company online, in Australia, in just minutes for as little as $562 AUD. This covers all government fees and includes 16 critical business documents and a company constitution!
Start your company with confidence & legal security. You can set your company up for success with Law On Earth.
How To Set Up A Company Using Law On Earth
Step 1
Develop an awesome company idea, come up with an awesome name, decide which company structure would suit you best and create your Law On Earth account. Check out our guide on company structures.
Step 2
Outline who the shareholders and directors of the company will be and choose your share structure. When registering your company with Law On Earth, we provide a simple table for you to fill out.
Step 3
Nominate your principal business of business and registered office. Finalise the companies details and submit your application.
Step 4
Once approved download the critical business documents, registration certificate and Form 201.
How Much Does It Cost To Register A Company Online?
Law On Earth
LawPath
Easy Companies
Cleardocs
SprintLaw
Price
$562
$565
$568
$650.60
$1,200 (+GST)
Certificate
ACN
Company Docs
16 Documents
12 Documents
4 Documents
9 Documents
13+ Documents
We Take Your Business Seriously
-
100% Compliant
Our documents are drafted by lawyers to ensure compliance with the law and ensure you only have the best and most relevant information. Self-service legal has never been so easy and accurate.
-
24/7 Service
Do you need a company registration urgently? Using our direct connection to ASIC 24 hours a day & 7 days a week, you can completed your company registration at any time.
-
Privacy & Security
All data is encrypted at rest and in transit for complete security and privacy. We understand at LOE that your business is your baby - you’ll have banking-grade security to ensure complete confidentiality.
-
Transparent Pricing
When you register your company ASIC will charge a fee of $512. LOE also charges $50 for the essential 16 documents as well as free guides and how-to’s that will send you on your way fully prepared.
We Provide 16 Crucial Documents When You Register A Company
-
Company Constitution
A Company Consitution defines how the company can operate. It will often set out the rights and responsibilities of people within the company, such as the members, directors and company secretary. You need each member to agree in writing to the constitution for it to be valid. If you don’t adopt a constitution, your company will be governed by the “Replaceable Rules” provided in the Corporations Act.
-
Occupier Consent
When registering a company many will use their accountant’s address as their registered place of business. This document is used for the occupier to provide written consent for the company to list its property.
-
Consent To Act As Director & Secretary
You will need to obtain written consent from each person that is being appointed as a company officeholder. If you do not obtain written consent the appointment of a Director or Secretary will be void. You must provide this consent to ASIC within 28 days of the appointment.
-
Public Officer
Public Officers for a company must complete two documents: Notice of Appointment and Consent to Act. The Public Officer is responsible for dealing with the Tax Office relating to the company’s taxation affairs. The company needs to notify the ATO of the appointment.
-
Minutes of the Shareholders
This document allows the records summary or resolutions reached in a meeting. You will need to keep a record of up-to-date minutes is essential for legal company compliance. Minutes of the Shareholders may also be known as Annual General Meeting Minutes, Annual Meeting Minutes and Annual Shareholder Meeting Minutes.
-
Minutes Of The Directors
Similar to the document for Minutes of the Shareholders, the Minutes of the Directors must also record the proceedings and resolutions of directors’ meetings. This document must be signed within a reasonable time by the chairman of the meeting.
-
Application for Shares
The Application for Shares document outlines the number of shares and type of shares that a party or individual is applying for. This document is also used to form an agreement between the shareholder and company to be bound by the constitution and authorising their name to be included in the Register of Members.
-
Share Certificates
A shareholder will need to receive a share certificate as a receipt of their purchase and to certify their ownership of the number of shares that they own in a company.
-
Register of Members & Directors
The Register of Members & Directors are documents that record the details of each member and director under the company. The register also outlines debenture holders, security holders or beneficial owners.
-
Allotment Journal
An Allotment Journal keeps a record of the number of shares that have been allocated to each member and when the shares were given. You’ll need this document for accounting and auditing purposes.
-
Table of Forms & Documents Lodged With ASIC
This document is important for admin purposes to record which documents have been provided to ASIC and on what date. This is important to record if a document was ever missed by ASIC.
-
Common Seal Register
While not necessary, some companies may choose to have a Common Seal. When a Common Seal is used its use must have been approved by the board of directors. This use must be recorded in the Common Seal Register.
Frequently Asked Questions
-
Yes, so long as all directors are at least 18 years old, the company’s registered office is in Australia, and at least one of the directors lives and pays tax in Australia – this person will already have a personal tax file number.
-
If you don’t want to use your home address, you may be able to use your accountant’s office address or a virtual office address. Keep in mind that your home address will appear on the company records if you are a director or shareholder, so this information will still be publicly available, as will your date and place of birth.
-
You must have at least one shareholder, and they can be either an individual person, an Australian company, an overseas company, or a person/company acting as trustee for a trust.
-
If you choose for a company to be a shareholder, you need to provide the Company Number, registered address, and country of incorporation. If any of the shareholders are acting as trustee for Trust, you’ll need to provide the name of the Trust.
-
To register a company using Law On Earth, we charge $562 this covers the ASIC Fee and covers the entire process of registration. Plus you get 16 critical documents for establishing the company including the Constitution.
-
No problem at all – just save your application so you don’t lose any details and give us a call on 1300 66 46 88 and we’ll talk you through it.
Have more questions or just need a hand?
Choose Your Plan
Starter
Free Sign Up Then Pay As You Go
If you are unsure what plan would best suit you and you just want to check out what the platform has to offer.
Monthly
$67/month
The perfect plan if you have a couple a legal documents that you need to create over the course of the month, but you aren’t ready to commit just yet.
*Billed every month - $67
Quarterly
$42.33/month*
If you are starting a business or looking to take your time to complete your personal legal documents then our Quarterly subscription is for you.
*Billed every 3 months - $127
Half-Yearly
$32.83/month*
Have legal documents and courses at your finger-tips. You’ll also receive discounted legal advice sessions - the legal peace of mind that you need.
*Billed every 6 months - $197
Extra Resources
-
Companies - Incorporation to Deregistration
This 20-page guide explains the different types of companies, registration process, costs, how to make changes to your company and so much more.
-
Business Structures Comparison
Not sure whether company registration is right for your business? Check out our article comparing all business structures, along with their pros and cons.
-
Due Diligence Checklist
Perhaps you are looking a buying another business, or maybe you are looking at investing. When it comes to business there are many factors to consider - our Due Diligence Checklist can help!