Setting up a Company

The Australian Securities and Investments Commission is responsible for the registration of companies and provides information and resources online.

The Australian Securities & Investments Commission (ASIC) is an independent government body that ensures fair play in business, prevents corporate crime, protects investors and helps Australia's business reputation abroad. It aims to protect the interests of companies, creditors and investors by providing information about companies.

ASIC provides resources on line where you can find forms to search and lodge as well as information on companies:

• starting a company
• frequently asked questions
• your legal obligations
• checklist for registered companies and their officers
• lodging your information
• ASIC lodgement fees
• annual returns
• what books and records should a company keep
• company resolutions
• resignation or removal of auditors

Follow this link to ASIC's full range of information on Companies

For further information

Contact	:	ASIC Client Contact Centre Enquiry Line
Phone	:	03 5177 3988

WWW

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http://www.asic.gov.au