Business name and structure
Choose the right business structure
Need help choosing the best business structure - sole trader, partnership or company? Get the facts and make sure you benefit from a favorable tax & legal position
Sole trader
Learn what's a sole trader, how they operate and the pros & cons of this type of business structure. Know the tax obligations, liability & insurance needs
Partnership
Learn the difference between partnerships and limited partnerships, which one is best for you and the steps to take to get registered
Company
Find out what are the advantages and disadvantages for choosing a company structure for your business, tax and legal implications, and how to register it
Trust
Learn what a trading trust is, its pros and cons, and the associated tax and legal implications of setting one up
Incorporated association
Learn about incorporated associations, its advantages and disadvantages and liabilities. Such businesses can also perform online transactions on CAV's website
Incorporated Aboriginal association
Information on incorporated Aboriginal associations, the ways they differ from a standard incorporated association, and association rules
Cooperative
Learn what a cooperative is, how it operates, and the advantages and disadvantages to setting one up. Understand director's duties and where to get help
Workshops, Seminars & Events
Expert Picks
Top five business tools recommended by expert David Gregory
- Basic Business Plan
- SWOT & Competitor Analysis
- 90 Day Goal Planner
- Marketing Plan Guide
- The Daily Cost of Doing Business
