LEGAL TIPS
STARTING YOUR OWN BUSINESS IN AUSTRALIA 1
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Carefully consider your business structure
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Draft contracts to protect your company
Sole Trader
Partnership Agreement
Partnership
Employment Agreements
Trust
Contracts with Suppliers
Company
Secure any special licensing or permission to operate You may be restricted from operating a business in certain locations by the local planning scheme, or you may be required to get a food handling permit or file a professional registration.
Shareholder Agreements
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INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY
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Protect your brand identity and your intellectual property
Claim your web presence
No matter how careful you are, there is a risk of a lawsuit from a disgruntled employee, injured customer or consumer who claims you breached an obligation. Be sure to have appropriate insurance coverage to protect your companyʼs financial security.
Domain name registration
Build up good will Register a company name with ASIC File a trademark with IP Australia
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Purchase liability insurance
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Understanding obligations of employers
Learn the laws for offering products and services
Fair Work Act
Australian Consumer Law (ACL)
Bargin in good faith with employees, keep records, provide pay slips, avoid unfair dismissal etc
Other consumer protection legislations
Don’t take a chance on making mistakes that could affect your company’s success before your business even gets off the ground. At Owen Hodge Lawyers, we can provide invaluable advice to start-ups to help ensure that you are taking all the steps necessary to get your business on the right track. Contact us today on 1800 770 780 or contact us via ohl@owenhodge.com.au to speak with a solicitor who has extensive experience with new and established commercial enterprises.