Business Start-Up Perth
Our award-winning accountants provide business start-up and setup services in Perth, helping new business owners establish the right structure, understand their tax obligations and prepare for ongoing operations. From company and trust establishment to business registrations, accounting systems, budgeting and cash flow planning, M2 Corporate provides practical support throughout the setup process. Book a free strategy session to discuss your plans.
Why Choose M2 Corporate for Business Setup?
- Award-Winning Accounting & Advisory Expertise: Recognised by the Australian Accounting Awards and Accountants Daily 30 Under 30, our team combines technical accounting knowledge with practical business setup and advisory experience.
- Business Structure & Tax Advice: We help you assess different business structures, understand their tax and compliance implications and establish arrangements that reflect your ownership and operating requirements.
- Complete Setup & Accounting Support: Access business structuring, company and trust establishment, tax registrations, bookkeeping, accounting systems and business planning through one Perth-based team.
- Practical Experience With Start-Up Businesses: Our advisors have experience supporting founders and new businesses with establishment decisions, financial planning, accounting systems and the transition into ongoing operations.
Our Business Start-Up & Setup Services
Practical business setup and accounting services to help Perth business owners establish their operations, manage initial requirements and prepare for ongoing financial management.
How Much Do Business Setup Services Cost in Perth?
Business setup costs depend on the structure being established, the registrations required and the level of accounting or advisory support involved. M2 Corporate offers one-off corporate compliance services alongside hourly Business Advisory and ongoing Accounting & Tax and Bookkeeping support.
The following are our published starting prices. Actual fees and inclusions depend on the agreed scope, and government charges, legal services or software subscriptions may involve additional costs.
Business Advisory
Practical advice for founders and business owners planning a new business, reviewing ownership structures or assessing the financial requirements of getting started.
- Business structure assessment
- Start-up planning and advice
- Business plan development and review
- Initial budget preparation
- Cash flow forecasting
- Financial feasibility assessments
- Business systems reviews
- Strategic business advice
Corporate Compliance
Assistance with establishing a company and completing relevant registrations and documentation. The specific inclusions depend on the entity type and agreed establishment package.
- Company registration with ASIC
- Company constitution and establishment documents
- Director and shareholder documentation
- Initial company registers and records
- Applications for ABN and TFN
- GST registration where applicable
- Trust establishment documentation where separately included
- Guidance on ongoing corporate obligations
Accounting & Tax
Accounting and taxation support for new businesses that need assistance with financial reporting, recurring tax obligations and ongoing compliance.
- Financial statements
- Business income tax returns
- BAS and IAS preparation where included
- GST reporting and compliance
- PAYG withholding support
- Annual ASIC compliance support
- Tax planning and reporting
- General accounting enquiries
- Ongoing accounting advice
Bookkeeping
Bookkeeping services for new businesses that want accurate financial records and reliable accounting information as they begin trading.
- Transaction processing
- Bank account reconciliations
- Accounts payable and receivable
- Customer receipt matching
- Supplier payment matching
- Monthly profit and loss reporting
- BAS preparation support
- Accounting software support
- Payroll support where included
- Email and phone support
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Who Are Business Setup Services Suitable For?
Business setup services can be useful for people starting a new venture, formalising existing operations or establishing a different business structure. The support required will depend on ownership arrangements, business activities and financial circumstances.
First-Time Business Owners
Individuals starting their first business who need help understanding business structures, registration requirements, tax obligations and the financial systems required to begin operating.
Sole Traders Establishing a Business
Individuals preparing to operate as sole traders who want assistance with ABN registration, GST considerations, bookkeeping, budgeting and maintaining appropriate business records.
Founders Starting a Company
Business owners establishing a proprietary limited company who need assistance with ASIC registration, ownership arrangements, initial company documentation and understanding director responsibilities.
Businesses Considering a Trust
Individuals or business owners exploring trust structures for ownership, investment or business operations who need to understand the tax, administrative and compliance implications before establishment.
Business Partners & Co-Founders
Two or more people establishing a business together who need to consider ownership arrangements, financial contributions, responsibilities, profit distribution and the structure through which the business will operate.
People Buying an Existing Business
Individuals acquiring an established business who need assistance assessing the proposed ownership structure, financial records, tax implications and accounting arrangements associated with the acquisition.
Businesses Preparing to Employ Staff
New businesses planning to hire employees that need assistance establishing payroll systems, PAYG withholding, superannuation processes and appropriate financial record keeping.
Start-Ups Needing Financial Planning & Systems
Founders with a business idea or newly registered entity who need initial budgets, cash flow forecasts, accounting software and practical financial processes before or shortly after trading begins.
How Our Business Setup Process Works
- Initial Business Consultation: We discuss your business idea, planned activities, ownership arrangements, financial position and establishment requirements. This helps us understand your objectives and identify the accounting and advisory support that may be needed.
- Business Structure & Setup Plan: We assess relevant business structures, explain key tax and compliance considerations and outline the registrations, documentation, financial systems and other setup tasks required for your proposed business.
- Registration & Accounting System Setup: We assist with the agreed company or trust establishment, business and tax registrations, corporate documentation and accounting software configuration. The process depends on the selected structure and any additional professional services required.
- Financial Planning & Ongoing Support: We help establish initial budgets, cash flow forecasts and financial reporting arrangements. Where required, our team can continue supporting your business through Accounting & Tax, Bookkeeping and Business Advisory as operations develop.
About M2 Corporate
M2 Corporate is a boutique accounting and advisory firm based in Perth, Western Australia. We provide Accounting & Tax, Bookkeeping, Business Advisory and External CFO Services to business owners, founders and leadership teams across different stages of business ownership.
Our team brings decades of combined accounting and advisory experience. Led by Managing Partner Mace Turco, who has hands-on experience as a business founder and CFO, M2 Corporate combines technical accounting knowledge with an understanding of business operations. We are a Xero Gold Partner and have received recognition through the Accountants Daily 30 Under 30 Awards and Australian Accounting Awards.
At M2 Corporate, we work closely with new business owners to understand what they are establishing and the financial decisions involved. Our support extends beyond initial registrations to accounting systems, tax compliance, financial planning and ongoing advice as business requirements change.
FAQs
Business setup services help new business owners establish the structure, registrations and financial systems required to begin operating. Services can include business structure advice, company or trust establishment, ABN and GST registrations, accounting software setup, tax planning, budgeting and cash flow forecasting. The specific requirements depend on the business and how it will operate.
The cost of setting up a business in Perth depends on the business structure, registration requirements and professional assistance involved. M2 Corporate’s Corporate Compliance services start from $1,200 one-off, while Business Advisory starts from $300 per hour. Additional costs may apply for government registrations, legal documentation, accounting software and ongoing services. Applying directly for an ABN through the Australian Government is free.
You are not generally required to engage an accountant simply to start a business in Australia. However, an accountant can help you compare business structures, understand tax obligations, organise registrations and establish appropriate financial systems. Professional advice can be particularly useful when multiple owners, companies, trusts or more complicated tax arrangements are involved.
There is no single business structure that suits every new business. Common structures in Australia include sole traders, partnerships, companies and trusts. Each has different implications for taxation, legal responsibility, ownership, ongoing costs and administration. The structure worth considering depends on the business activities, ownership arrangements, risks and future plans. Legal advice may also be appropriate.
Registering a business name allows an individual or entity to trade under a particular name, but it does not create a separate legal entity. Registering a company establishes a legal entity under Australian company law, with its own registration and ongoing obligations. A company may also need to register a business name if it trades under a name different from its registered company name.
An ABN is generally used to identify a business for taxation and other business purposes, although eligibility depends on whether you are carrying on an enterprise. GST registration is generally required when a business’s GST turnover reaches or is expected to reach $75,000, with different rules for certain activities and organisations. Businesses below the threshold may also choose to register. M2 Corporate can help assess the relevant registration requirements.
Business setup timeframes depend on the structure, documentation and registrations involved. A straightforward sole trader registration may be completed relatively quickly, while company or trust establishment can require additional documents, identity checks and professional input. Government processing times can also vary. M2 Corporate can explain the expected steps and timing once the proposed structure and requirements are known.
Yes. M2 Corporate is a Xero Gold Partner and provides accounting software setup and Bookkeeping services for new businesses. We can assist with establishing bank feeds, a chart of accounts, invoicing, transaction processing, reconciliations and other relevant financial processes. Ongoing bookkeeping and reporting support can be arranged according to the business’s requirements.
M2 Corporate combines business setup support with Accounting & Tax, Bookkeeping and Business Advisory services. Our Perth-based team assists with business structures, company and trust establishment, initial financial planning, accounting systems and ongoing compliance. We focus on understanding your proposed business and providing practical financial information and guidance throughout the establishment process and as operations develop.