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Australia's simplest company registration service
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Honcho simplifies ASIC company registration with a structured and guided approach. Company registration requires details such as your company name, registered office address, principal place of business, director information and a valid Director ID, along with confirmation of your share structure and governance rules.
Once approved, ASIC creates your company as a separate legal entity and issues an Australian Company Number (ACN).
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Start Your Company in 3 Simple Steps
Enter your company details
Provide your proposed name, director details, share structure and business addresses
We register your company
We prepare and lodge your company with ASIC through authorised systems
Receive your ACN details
Once approved, your company is registered and issued an Australian Company Number
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Registration pricing
Good news! This product is classified as a business expense and should be tax deductible.
Our service includes
Official registration with ASIC
ACN registration
Company Officer consent forms
Company Officer registers
Share certificates
30 days free shareholder updates
Application for shares
Company ABN Registration
Company Tax File Number
GST & PAYG Registration
12 months free address update
Free monthly business status update
Free monthly status update
30 days free director updates
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Register Your Company in Australia with Confidence
Honcho helps you register a company with ASIC quickly and correctly. Our service provides clear pricing and guidance so you can set up your company with confidence.
When a company is registered, it becomes a separate legal entity. It receives an Australian Company Number (ACN) and must follow certain reporting and compliance requirements.
Before someone can be appointed as a company director, they must first obtain a Director ID. A company structure can also provide limited liability, helping separate personal and business responsibilities.
Set Up Your Company the Right Way
Setting up a company can be complicated. With new regulatory rules and procedures often introduced to meet changing ASIC requirements, Honcho's managed professional service helps ensure you structure your company correctly from the start.
Importantly, we guide your application along with a simple step-by-step pathway to success, providing critical updates along the way. This includes, before lodgement, helping with critical details such as director nominations and director ID requirements, share structures, 'know your customer' hurdles and governance matters such as Anti Money Laundering (AML).
Trusted by nearly 1 million Australian businesses, Honcho manages your company registration and supports you as your business evolves so you can start, manage and grow your business.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who can register a company in Australia?
Most people are eligible to register a Pty Ltd company in Australia. The only requirements are that the company has at least one director residing in Australia and a physical address (not a PO box) for the registered office. Note that if none of the company directors are eligible to work in Australia, you will be able to register the company, but it cannot trade. People with a history of bankruptcy or those with certain criminal convictions may also be restricted from being a director.
How much does it cost?
Our company registration fee is $999 including GST.
Our fee includes professional review and lodgement of your application, as well as all government liaison. We also prepare all of your required legal documentation such as consents, the share registry, share certificates and opening minutes.
How long will it take to register my company?
Most applications are registered in one day, many within an hour or two. It really depends on two factors; whether all proposed directors have a Director Identification Number (DIN) and your application not being flagged by ASIC for manual review. The most common reasons for a manual review include using made up or foreign words in your company name, choosing a name that has already been registered or providing incorrect details in your application. Once your company is officially registered with ASIC, we will send all certification and company documentation ASAP. Applications flagged for manual review by ASIC usually take around 60 minutes to be registered if submitted during business hours. If your application is submitted outside of business hours and requires review, it will be processed the following business day.
Can I choose any name?
Yes, within the guidelines. The name cannot be identical or too similar to a company or business name that has already been registered. Company names featuring made up names or foreign words often require manual approval by ASIC, which takes longer than the automated service.
I made a mistake in my application. What do I do?
Give us a call on 1300 587 203 or email support@honcho.com and we can amend your details for you. Please note that if your company has already been registered, extra fees may apply depending on the changes needed.
What information do I need to provide in my application?
To complete your company registration in Australia, you'll need to provide key details including the full name, residential address, date and place of birth of each director, as well as the full name, address and share allocation for each shareholder. You will also need to confirm your registered office address and principal place of business, along with a valid Director Identification Number (Director ID) for all directors. As part of our service, we also allow updates to director and shareholder details within 30 days of your application to help ensure your company setup is accurate from the start.
What role does the Director Identification Number play in company registration?
The Director Identification Number serves as a unique identifier for directors in Australia, fostering transparency and reducing identity fraud. It is an essential requirement for registering a company and can be completed concurrently with your company registration.
How do I obtain a Director Identification Number (Director ID) for company registration?
To get your Director ID, visit the official Australian Business Registry Services (ABRS) website at https://www.abrs.gov.au/director-identification-number/apply-director-identification-number. After providing necessary details, ASIC will verify and assign a Director ID to each director. Once obtained, we will continue your company registration, streamlining the process and keeping you up to date as we make progress.
When will I receive my ASIC corporate key?
You'll receive your corporate key within 3-5 business days by mail to your registered office address. Unfortunately, you cannot receive it over the phone or online.
I don't understand the part about shares. What does it mean?
Much like companies on the stock market, many private companies also issue shares. This is true for Pty Ltd companies too. Issuing shares is a way of giving ownership of the company to one or more people. Anyone issued shares in the company is considered a shareholder and has ownership of the company and decision making power respective to the amount of shares they hold.
In a simple example, if Beth holds 80% of the shares of a company, she owns 80% of the company and has the respective decision making power. If John holds 7% of the shares, he owns 7% of the company and has a much smaller say in the company than Beth.
The most common type of shares are Ordinary shares, meaning that there's nothing special or different about the shares and that they don't come with special rights. For a company owned by one person, it's typical to have between 1-100 Ordinary shares with between 1c and $1 paid per share and $0 unpaid.
Do I need to register a company in Australia?
Not every business needs to register a company. Many people operate as sole traders or partnerships. However, if you want to operate as a proprietary limited (Pty Ltd) company, you must register the company with ASIC. A company structure creates a separate legal entity and may help separate personal and business responsibilities.
Does registering a company protect my business name or brand?
Company registration creates a legal entity and issues an ACN, but it does not automatically protect your brand. If you trade under a name different from your company name, you must also complete business name registration.
Registering a business name prevents others from registering the exact same name in Australia, but it does not provide full legal protection of the brand. To secure exclusive rights to a name or logo, you must apply for a trademark.
You can also apply for a trademark through our online form if you want to protect your brand. Alternatively, you can email, chat or speak with one of our business specialists if you would like guidance.
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