One of the most consequential decisions you'll make as a business owner is choosing how to structure your business. Sole trader, company, trust, partnership, each one comes with different tax implications, different levels of asset protection, and different obligations. Get it right early and your structure works quietly in your favour for years. Get it wrong and restructuring later is expensive, disruptive, and sometimes impossible to do cleanly.
At OzLedger, we help you choose and set up the right business structure for your specific situation, with a clear explanation of the trade-offs so you can make an informed decision.
Get it right early and your structure works quietly in your favour for years.
What This Service Covers
Our business structuring advice covers the full decision and setup:
- Assessment of your current or proposed activities
- Comparison of structures and their tax and legal effects
- Asset protection strategies
- Family and discretionary trust setup and planning
- Company establishment and shareholder agreements
- Restructuring advice for outgrown setups
- Coordination with legal advisers where needed
Why Structure Matters More Than Most People Realise
Tax outcomes vary significantly between structures
A sole trader pays personal income tax rates on all business profit. A company pays a flat 25% or 30% rate. A trust can distribute income to family members in lower tax brackets. The difference in tax paid over ten years can be substantial.
Asset protection isn't automatic
Operating as a sole trader means your personal assets are exposed if something goes wrong in the business. The right structure puts a legal boundary between your business risks and your personal wealth.
Changing later is costly
Restructuring an established business triggers capital gains tax, stamp duty in some states, and significant legal and accounting costs. Getting it right at the start is almost always cheaper.
How It Works
- We assess your goals, income, assets and risk profile.
- We walk you through the most suitable options.
- We implement the recommended structure.
- We handle all registrations and documentation.
Let's Build the Right Foundation
The right structure, set up properly. Book a free consultation or call the team today.