Specialist capability
Australian support for international businesses
LSKS helps international businesses understand and manage the accounting, tax, corporate and compliance requirements involved in establishing and operating in Australia.
Who this is for
Overseas businesses with Australian activities
We work with international and overseas businesses at the point where Australian obligations begin, and stay involved once operations are running.
- Establishing an Australian subsidiary
- Registering or operating a foreign company in Australia
- Expanding existing operations into Australia
- Employing people in Australia
- Establishing an Australian business presence
- Requiring ongoing Australian accounting, tax, payroll or corporate compliance support
How we help
Coordinated Australian accounting, tax and corporate support
One local team across setting up a business in Australia, ongoing compliance and corporate administration.
/Establishment and registrations
Australian company and subsidiary establishment
Company incorporation and subsidiary setup where that is the appropriate structure for your Australian activities.
Foreign company registration support
Assistance with the practical steps involved where a foreign company is required to be registered in Australia.
ABN and TFN registrations
Australian Business Number and Tax File Number applications, where applicable to the entity.
GST and PAYG registrations
Registrations arranged where the relevant thresholds or obligations apply to your operations.
Business structures
Consideration of the structure that suits your Australian activities, ownership and reporting needs.
/Accounting, tax and payroll
Accounting and Australian tax compliance
Australian statutory accounts and income tax obligations prepared and lodged to schedule.
BAS and GST
Activity statement preparation and GST treatment reviewed as transactions arise.
Bookkeeping and financial reporting
Local record-keeping and reporting aligned to head-office timetables and formats.
Australian payroll
Local pay runs processed under Australian rules, including Single Touch Payroll reporting.
PAYG withholding and superannuation
Withholding and superannuation guarantee obligations calculated, reported and tracked.
/Corporate and ongoing support
Corporate governance and compliance
Company registers, resolutions and annual corporate obligations maintained properly.
ASIC-related corporate administration
Company changes and ASIC filings prepared and lodged as they arise.
Registered office services
An Australian registered office address for the company's statutory correspondence.
Director services
Available subject to eligibility, due diligence and our engagement requirements.
Ongoing Australian corporate and accounting support
A single local team coordinating your accounting, tax, payroll and corporate obligations.
Getting it right
What applies depends on your Australian activities
There is no single answer that fits every overseas business in Australia.
Structures and registrations such as an Australian subsidiary, foreign company registration, an ARBN, an ABN, GST or PAYG withholding are not automatic requirements. Whether any of them apply depends on the nature and extent of what your business does in Australia, including how it contracts, where work is performed and whether you employ people locally.
We start by understanding the intended Australian activity, then set out the obligations that realistically apply and the practical steps to meet them.
LSKS is an accounting and auditing practice, not a law firm, and does not provide immigration advice. Where legal, immigration or specialist regulatory advice is required, we will say so and can work alongside your chosen adviser.
Related services
The Australian services behind this support
Common questions
Planning to establish or expand in Australia?
Tell us what your business intends to do in Australia and we will outline the obligations that apply and the practical next step.