Build Your Business Foundation
Our eight-month program walks you through company formation in Australia — from paperwork to compliance. You'll understand structures, registration, tax basics, and what comes next.
Next intake begins September 2025
Company Structures
Learn which business structure fits your situation. We cover sole traders, partnerships, trusts, and companies — with real scenarios from Western Australia.
Legal Requirements
Get clear on ABN, ACN, and registration steps. We break down ASIC rules, director duties, and ongoing obligations without the jargon.
Tax Fundamentals
Understand GST, PAYG, and business tax reporting. You'll work through examples and learn when to involve an accountant.
Record Keeping
Set up systems that actually work. We show you what records to keep, how long to keep them, and simple tools to stay organized.
Compliance Basics
Stay on top of deadlines and reporting. You'll learn annual review requirements, change notifications, and how to handle common issues.
Next Steps
Plan for growth with practical advice on contracts, hiring, insurance, and expansion. Real considerations for year two and beyond.
Eight Months, Step by Step
We meet twice monthly — once for new material, once for questions and practical work. You'll move through at your own pace with support along the way.
Months 1-2
Foundation Work
Start with business structure decisions. We look at your specific situation and explore options. You'll understand the differences and make informed choices about what works for you.
Months 3-4
Registration Process
Walk through ABN applications, company name registration, and ASIC requirements. Real forms, actual deadlines, and guidance on common mistakes to avoid.
Months 5-6
Tax and Records
Set up bookkeeping systems and understand tax obligations. We cover GST registration, BAS preparation, and when things get complicated enough to need professional help.
Months 7-8
Ongoing Operations
Learn compliance routines, annual reviews, and change management. Plan for growth scenarios and understand what shifts as your business develops.
Who Teaches
Professionals Who've Done This
Our instructors work in business advisory and company administration. They've registered hundreds of businesses and dealt with the complications that come up.
Expect practical answers based on actual experience. When questions come up that need specialist advice, we'll tell you — and point you toward the right resources.
Sessions stay small so everyone gets attention. Most groups have 12-15 participants, which means your specific questions get addressed.
From Where They Started
Past participants share what they learned and where it took them. Results depend on individual effort and circumstances.
Philippa Kendrick
Consulting Practice, Perth
I was stuck on whether to register as a sole trader or set up a company. The program walked me through both options with actual numbers from my situation. Took the course in autumn 2024, registered my PTY LTD that December. Now I understand my quarterly BAS and don't panic about ASIC deadlines.
Octavius Brennan
Retail Operation, Bunbury
Biggest help was understanding director responsibilities — things I didn't know I didn't know. The record-keeping section saved me when my accountant asked for transaction details six months later. Completed the program in early 2024 and my business is still running smoothly because I got the foundations right.