Company Registration in Adelaide: Register Your Pty Ltd Properly
Company registration starting from $1,299, with the $636 ASIC fee included. We check a company is the right structure first, then register it, set up the shares and constitution, and get your ACN, ABN and TFN in place.
Do You Actually Need a Company Structure?
Most people asking about company registration have already decided the answer is yes. Often it is. Sometimes it is not, and nobody told them before they paid.
A company is a separate legal entity. It gives you limited liability and a flat 25% company tax rate for base rate entities. It also imposes an annual ASIC review fee of $342 for as long as the company exists, a director identification number requirement for every director, and a tax return requirement, whether or not you traded.
For some Adelaide business owners, that trade-off is clearly worth it. For a sole trader turning over $60,000 with no employees and no asset risk, it often is not. As Registered Tax Agents, we tell you which one you are before you commit, then handle the company registration from start to finish if a company is the right answer.
Company Registration and Business Structure Services
Registration is the last step, not the first. We start with the structure that fits your turnover, risk and plans for the next five years, then register whichever entity the answer points to.
Pty Ltd Company Registration
Starting from $1,299 with the $636 ASIC fee included. You get your ACN, company constitution, share structure, director ID checks, and ABN and TFN registration. We lodge as a registered ASIC agent, usually within 1 to 2 business days.
Trust Registration
Starting from $660. Discretionary and family trusts suit asset protection and income distribution among family members. We draft the deed, advise on the trustee and register the trust with the ATO.
Partnership Registration
Starting from $599, covering ABN, TFN and GST registration. Suits two or more people sharing profits and control. We explain joint liability clearly before you sign.
ABN and GST Registration
ABN registration starting from $150. GST registration is required once turnover reaches $75,000, and registering earlier can help some businesses claim GST credits on start-up costs. We check which applies to you.
Business Name Registration
Business name registration starting from $149. A business name is not a company and gives no liability protection. If a trading name is all you need, we will tell you rather than sell you a company.
Corporate Trustee Company
Starting from $1,299 for an SMSF or family trust trustee company. A company that acts only as an SMSF trustee pays a much lower ASIC annual review fee, and we set up the constitution so it keeps that concession.
What You Need to Register a Company in Australia
Have these ready and your company can usually be registered within 1 to 2 business days:
- A company name that is available on the ASIC register, or you can register using the ACN as the name
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- At least one director aged 18 or over who ordinarily lives in Australia
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- A director identification number for every director, applied for before they are appointed
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- A registered office address in Australia and the principal place of business
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- At least one shareholder, plus the share classes, number of shares and amount paid per share
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- A constitution, or a decision to rely on the replaceable rules in the Corporations Act
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- Consent from every director and secretary (if you appoint one) to act
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Overseas directors applying for a director ID can wait up to 28 days, so start that early.
Company Registration Cost in Adelaide
ASIC increased its fees on 1 July 2026. Registering a proprietary company now costs $636, up from $611, and the annual review fee rose from $329 to $342. These are government charges, and every provider pays the same amount.
Our company registration starts from $1,299, and the $636 ASIC fee is included in that price.
Online lodgement services charge roughly $70 to $150 on top of the ASIC fee. If you only need a form lodged and you are certain a company is right for you, they are a reasonable choice. With us you pay for the part they do not do: a registered tax agent checking the structure, setting up the shares so you are not restructuring in two years, and staying accountable for that advice.
| Service | Price |
|---|---|
| Company registration (ASIC fee included) | $1,299 |
| Corporate trustee company | $1,299 |
| Trust registration | $660 |
| Partnership registration | $599 |
| ABN registration | $150 |
| Business name registration | $149 |
Ongoing Company Costs After Registration
Late annual review payments attract ASIC late fees of $102 within a month and $428 after that, so we track your review date for you. After your company is registered, the ongoing costs include:
ASIC annual review
fee (2026-2027)
$342
Company tax
return
$549
ASIC agent fee (annual
review handling)
$150
What Our Clients Say (Real Adelaide Stories)
Daniel M.
Adelaide, Australia
The best tax accountant in Adelaide for my small business. They found deductions I never knew existed and made the whole process feel effortless.
Registered Tax Agents You Can Rely On
Structure advice is regulated work. The Kalculators operates under full Registered Tax Agent accreditation with the Tax Practitioners Board, and we lodge as a registered ASIC agent.
Our record: IPA Practice of the Year (SA and NT, 2025). IPA Member of the Year (SA/NT) in 2019 and 2025. Four AusMumpreneur Awards in 2020 for Business Excellence and Customer Service. Xero Gold Partner status, which matters here because the accounting file gets set up correctly from day one rather than reconstructed at year's end.
Founded by Kaleem Ulah in 2016, the firm has advised South Australian businesses on structure ever since. We lodge more than 20,000 returns a year with a team of over 20 registered tax consultants.
How Company Registration Works With Us
We guide Adelaide businesses through every stage of the R&D Tax Incentive process. Here is what to expect from your first conversation to receiving your tax offset.
Structure consultation
We look at your turnover, liability exposure, who else is involved, and where you want to be in five years. If a company is wrong for you, this is where we say so.
Name and director checks
We check name availability against the ASIC register and confirm every director holds a director ID. Directors must have one before appointment, and applications for overseas directors can take up to 28 days.
Share structure and constitution
We agree the share classes and holdings with you, then set up replaceable rules or a tailored constitution depending on what you need.
ASIC lodgemen
We lodge as a registered ASIC agent. Registration usually completes within 1 to 2 business days, and your ACN and certificate are issued.
Tax registrations
ABN, TFN, GST, and PAYG withholding as required, plus your Xero file if you want it.
Ongoing compliance
Annual review, ASIC changes within the 28-day notification window, and your company tax return.
Why Adelaide Businesses Register Their Company Through Us
- Structure advice before registration, so you do not pay for an entity you do not need
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- Company registration starting from $1,299 with the $636 ASIC fee included
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- Registered tax agent accreditation under Tax Practitioners Board standards
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- Registered ASIC agent lodgement, usually complete within 1 to 2 business days
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- Share structure set up correctly at the start, which avoids restructuring costs later
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- Director ID checks for every director before appointment
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- 3 offices across Adelaide at Salisbury, Blair Athol and Morphett Vale
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- Online service for Murray Bridge, Woodville, Melrose Park, Port Augusta, Prospect and Brighton
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- Xero Gold Partner, so your accounting file is live from the first day of trading
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Complex Structures: Trusts, SMSFs and Multi-Entity Setups
Some structures need more than a standard Pty Ltd. Corporate trustees, family trusts holding operating companies, and SMSF structures each carry rules that are expensive to get wrong. We handle the complex end so the structure holds up under ATO scrutiny.
Company as Trustee
A corporate trustee separates trust liability from you personally. A company that acts only as trustee of one SMSF pays a much lower ASIC annual review fee. Start trading through it, and ASIC charges the standard $342.
Family Trust with Corporate Trustee
Common for asset protection and income distribution. The trust deed starts from $660 and the trustee company from $1,299. We advise whether the combined structure earns its ongoing cost.
SMSF Structures
SMSF setup starting from $1,150, including the corporate trustee and deed where needed. Getting the sole-purpose rule right in the constitution protects the reduced ASIC fee for the life of the fund. See SMSF setup in Adelaide.
Restructuring an Existing Entity
Moving from sole trader to company, or company to trust, has CGT consequences. We model the tax outcome before you move and apply small business CGT concessions and rollover provisions where available.
Deregistration and Reinstatement
Voluntary deregistration is $52 through ASIC. A dormant company still costs $342 a year, so deregistering is usually cheaper than leaving it on the register. Company reinstatement is $880 if you need one back.
Registered Office Service
When profit grows or risk increases, a company can make sense. We check the tax on transferring assets, contracts and staff, set up the new company, and close off the sole trader side properly.
Trusted by Thousands Across South Australia
Our Branch Locations
Salisbury Branch
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182 Salisbury Highway, Salisbury, SA 5108
Blair Athol Branch
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315 Prospect Road, Blair Athol, SA 5084
Morphett Vale Branch
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280 Main South Road, Morphett Vale, SA 5162
Murray Bridge
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(08) 7480 2593
Woodville
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Melrose Park
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Port Augusta
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Prospect
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Brighton
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Frequently Asked Questions
Ready to Register Your Company? Talk to Our Adelaide Team.
Whether you are starting your first Pty Ltd, moving from sole trader to company, or setting up a trustee company for an SMSF or family trust, we check the structure first and then register it properly.
Visit us in Blair Athol, Salisbury or Morphett Vale, or book online from anywhere in South Australia, Monday to Friday, 9:00am to 6:00pm. We also handle your business name registration, ABN registration and company tax returns, so your new company is set up and compliant from day one.
Contact our team for a no-obligation consultation and a quote before any work starts.
