Appoint a resident Public Officer for your Australian company
For any overseas company looking to establish an Australian entity, we can provide a range of business registration and support services to meet your needs - including the provision of a resident public officer to meet the requirements of the Income Tax Assesment Act 1936.
We can also provide a comprehensive range of related services including company formation, registered office address, company compliance, tax and accounting services tailored to your specific requirements and business objectives. We pride ourselves on making things efficient, affordable and easy to understand and we look forward to supporting your business in any way we can.
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We recommend getting in touch with us in the first instance to discuss your requirements. We can then provide an overview of our services and our schedule of fees for you to consider. You can contact us by using the enquiry button below, by email: [email protected] or contact us directly on +61 487 766 626.
Under the Income Tax Assessment Act 1936, the public officer of a company registered in Australia is responsible for ensuring compliance with the Act, which includes filing annual income tax returns and providing any necessary information or documentation to the Australian Taxation Office (ATO). The public officer must be an Australian resident and at least 18 years of age. Consequently, foreign companies or individuals seeking to establish a company or register a foreign entity in Australia often require the services of a qualified resident to assume the role of public officer. Given the significant responsibilities and fiduciary risks associated with this position, it is essential that the appointed individual possesses expertise in meeting tax compliance requirements.
Comply with the Australian Income Tax Assesment Act 1936 –
Which requires every company incorporated or registered in Australia to have, withing 3
months of commencing trading in Australia, at least one public officer who ordinarily
resides in Australia. Our resident public officer will keep you compliant at all times in terms
of this residency requirement.
Experienced Professionals –
Our resident Public Officers are experienced in-house professionals specializing in compliance and accounting, with a deep understanding of the needs of international businesses. By offering directorship services, we enhance the credibility of your business and provide essential governance support to ensure your compliance with Australian regulations. We are dedicated to compliance, taxation, and accounting, and we adopt a commercial approach in delivering our services.
Ensure Business Continuity –
While it may be tempting to appoint a local friend as a resident director for your new company in Australia, this approach can lead to significant challenges. In our experience, individuals such as employees or family members may resign unexpectedly, leaving the company in a difficult position to quickly find a suitable replacement. Moreover, these individuals often lack a comprehensive understanding of the responsibilities and risks associated with being a director in Australia. Additionally, you may have concerns regarding their access to sensitive company records and the authority that comes with directorship. Engaging the services of an independent professional firm not only ensures business continuity but also mitigates potential conflicts of interest.
