Company Name Search
ASIC Company Name Search
It is important before registering a company in Australia that you perform a company name search on the ASIC register to check the availability of the proposed name. Luckily, this step in the process is really simple and can be completed online in only a matter of seconds.
How will ASIC determine company name availability?
When checking the availability of a company name, ASIC:
- disregards “a”, “an” or “the” from the beginning of the name
- removes plural form
- omits punctuation marks and spaces
- ignores the legal elements; and
- treats words with the same meaning as an identical form of that word (e.g. company, coy and co are considered the same)
There are also a number of words and expressions that are restricted for use meaning you can’t register that company name without consent. In order to use these words or expressions in your company name, the applicant will need to apply for ministerial consent and pay an application fee. You can view these words and expressions on the ASIC website.
What will happen if my name is not available but I lodge the application for company registration anyway?
If your proposed company name is too similar to an existing business name or company name, ASIC will reject your application for company registration.
What about Trademark and Domain Name availability?
It is important to note when registering a company in Australia that the ASIC company name check tool does not search the Trademark or Domain Name registers. It is advisable before choosing your company name that you independently search these registers.
Not for Profit Company Registration
Overview
This type of proprietary limited (Pty Ltd) company is registered with ASIC as a company whose sole purpose is to pursue charitable purposes. A reduced rate on the annual fee payable to ASIC is applicable to this type of company as long as the constitution:
- requires the company to pursue charitable purposes only and to apply its income in promoting those purposes;
- prohibits the company making distributions to its members and paying fees to its directors; and
- requires its directors to approve all other payments the company makes to them.
On the winding up of a Not-For-Profit (NFP) Pty Ltd company, any assets that are left over after debts have been paid must not be distributed to the shareholders but instead be distributed to another entity with similar objectives, such as a charity.
While the Patricia Holdings NFP Pty Ltd company constitution has been developed mainly to be used as the trustee of an Ancillary Fund – both private and public – the company can also be used for other not-for-profit purposes such as a Charity.
Patricia Holdings makes setting up a Not-for-profit Pty Ltd company simple. This company type can be ordered online or by completing a manual order form and returning it to us by email.
What’s included?
- ASIC Certificate of Registration
- A complete and tailored suite of documents completing your company register, including:
- Company Constitution
- Members resolution on incorporation
- Directors resolution on incorporation
- Register of directors, secretaries & members
- Officeholder consents
- Members consents and applications
- Letter to the ATO appointing a public officer
- Allotment journal
- Share Certificates
- A helpful instruction letter
We also provide blank registers (including option & debenture holders) as well as meeting and consent templates to help you keep your register up to date.
If you order our full service courier delivered product you will receive your documents bound in a professional folder which includes indexed tabs separating the documents and 2 copies of your constitution (1 bound and 1 hole punched).
Home Unit Company Registration (Company Title)
Overview
This type of proprietary limited (Pty Ltd) company is registered with ASIC as company whose sole purpose is to exist as a body corporate to administer a property. They involve a group of people (directors or members) who own or live in a block of flats or units. A reduced rate to the annual fee payable to ASIC is applicable to this type of company as long as:
- the company is the proprietor of land on which a building divided into separate residential areas and areas for common use is erected;
- the members of the company are entitled, because of the shares they hold in the company, to the exclusive occupation of 1 or more of the residential areas and to use of the common areas; and
- the company only operates to facilitate and enforce the rights of company members in relation to exclusive occupation of the residential areas and to maintain the common areas.
This company is registered to purchase property and act as a body corporate with a constitution containing relevant sections relating to specific aspects of the property such as the plans of the property, by-laws and lot entitlement tables. Shareholdings are split between “Share Groups” with each share group representing a specific apartment or unit.
Patricia Holdings makes setting up a Home Unit Pty Ltd company simple. This company type can be ordered online or by completing a manual order form and returning it to us by email.
What’s included?
- ASIC Certificate of Registration
- A complete and tailored suite of documents completing your company register, including:
- Company Constitution specific to the property
- Members resolution on incorporation
- Directors resolution on incorporation
- Register of directors, secretaries & members
- Officeholder consents
- Members consents and applications
- Letter to the ATO appointing a public officer
- Allotment journal
- Share Certificates
- A helpful instruction letter
We also provide blank registers (including option & debenture holders) as well as meeting and consent templates to help you keep your register up to date.
If you order our full service courier delivered product you will receive your documents bound in a professional folder which includes indexed tabs separating the documents and 2 copies of your constitution (1 bound and 1 hole punched).
Unlisted Public Company Registration
Overview
Patricia Holdings makes setting up an Unlisted Public Company simple. This company type can be ordered online or by completing a manual order form and returning it to us by email.
An unlisted public company limited by shares (Ltd) is a public company that has not been listed on the stock exchange. An unlisted public company can have unlimited shareholders and can raise capital for any commercial venture. This company type is more likely to engage in profit maximising behaviour as their share capital structure makes giving members financial returns easy.
There are additional ASIC compliance requirements imposed on public companies vs pty ltd companies such as the need to hold an annual general meeting, appoint an auditor, and prepare and distribute an Annual Report.
Each stock exchange has its own listing requirements which a company wishing to be listed must meet. Listing on the ASX can be a tricky process so we recommend seeking independent professional advice before proceeding.
What’s included?
- ASIC Certificate of Registration
- A complete and tailored suite of documents completing your company register, including:
- Company Constitution
- Members resolution on incorporation
- Directors resolution on incorporation
- Register of directors, secretaries & members
- Officeholder consents
- Members consents and applications
- Letter to the ATO appointing a public officer
- Allotment journal
- Share Certificates
- A helpful instruction letter
We also provide blank registers (including option & debenture holders) as well as meeting and consent templates to help you keep your register up to date.
If you order our full service courier delivered product you will receive your documents bound in a Deluxe 55mm A4 Black Binder which includes indexed tabs separating the documents and 2 copies of your constitution (1 bound and 1 hole punched).
Limited by Guarantee Company Registration
Overview
Patricia Holdings makes setting up a Limited by Guarantee Company simple. This company type can be ordered online or by completing a manual order form and returning it to us by email.
A Limited by Guarantee company (LBG) is a common company structure used for not-for-profit and charitable organisations in Australia such as recreational clubs, cultural communities and charitable organisations. It is a type of public company formed on the principle that the liability of members is limited to the amount they agree to contribute if the company is wound up. This amount is known as a members guarantee and is specified at the time of incorporation.
LBG companies (or CLG) are the most common type of company used when setting up a charity in Australia. They do not have share capital, cannot issue shares therefore no person can acquire a controlling interest, cannot pay dividends and each member is only entitled to a single vote.
Patricia Holdings offers two types of LBG constitutions – both satisfying the requirements to register with the Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission (ACNC) and also meet the general requirements for gaining Deductible Gift Recipient (DGR) endorsement with the ATO.
The difference between the LBG constitutions Patricia Holdings offers is that one is suitable for companies seeking eligibility for the reduced ASIC annual fee, or removing “Limited” from their name. The special purpose constitution contains restrictions on the company making distributions to members, paying fees to directors and only allows the company to pursue charitable purposes.
Please refer to the Help Centre to read more about Limited by Guarantee companies and information to help you decide which constitution is right for you.
What’s included?
- ASIC Certificate of Registration
- A complete and tailored suite of documents completing your company register, including:
- Company Constitution
- Members resolution on incorporation
- Directors resolution on incorporation
- Register of directors, secretaries & members
- Officeholder consents
- Members consents and applications
- Letter to the ATO appointing a public officer
- A helpful instruction letter
We also provide blank registers (including option & debenture holders) as well as meeting and consent templates to help you keep your register up to date.
If you order our full service courier delivered product you will receive your documents bound in a Deluxe 55mm Black Binder which includes indexed tabs separating the documents and 2 copies of your constitution (1 bound and 1 hole punched)
SMSF Trustee Company Registration
Overview
Patricia Holdings makes setting up a Superannuation Trustee Company simple. This company type can be ordered online or by completing a manual order form and returning it to us by email.
This type of proprietary limited (Pty Ltd) company is registered with ASIC as a company whose sole purpose is to act as the trustee of a regulated superannuation fund. A reduced rate on the annual fee payable to ASIC is applicable to this type of company as long as the constitution:
- prohibits distribution of the company's income or property to its members; and
- specifies that the sole purpose of the company is to act as the trustee of a regulated superannuation fund within the meaning of section 19 of the Superannuation Industry (Supervision) Act 1993.
SMSF’s are, as the name suggests, self-managed. This means that all eligible members of the super fund must be appointed directors of the trustee company. There is no requirement on who should be the members of the trustee company although best practice would be that all directors are also members.
If you would like to order a SMSF package which includes the trustee company and the superannuation trust deed for a discounted fee, you can order the package here.
What’s included?
- ASIC Certificate of Registration
- A complete and tailored suite of documents completing your company register, including:
- Company Constitution
- Members resolution on incorporation
- Directors resolution on incorporation
- Register of directors, secretaries & members
- Officeholder consents
- Members consents and applications
- Letter to the ATO appointing a public officer
- Allotment journal
- Share Certificates
- A helpful instruction letter
We also provide blank registers (including option & debenture holders) as well as meeting and consent templates to help you keep your register up to date.
If you order our full service courier delivered product you will receive your documents bound in a professional folder which includes indexed tabs separating the documents and 2 copies of your constitution (1 bound and 1 hole punched).
Standard Pty Ltd Company Registration
Overview
Company registration in Australia is easy with Patricia Holdings. This company type can be ordered online or by completing a manual order form and returning it to us by email.
A Proprietary Limited (Pty Ltd) company is the most common form of company and is often established when starting a business or to act as a corporate trustee of a trust. This company type is limited by shares, meaning they are incorporated with a share capital made up of shares taken by each member (or "shareholder") on incorporation. They can have no more than 50 non-employee shareholders and members are liable only to the extent of any unpaid amounts on their shares. This means that their personal assets are not at risk in the event of the company being wound up.
Making registering a company in Australia quick and easy, Patricia Holdings are a registered ASIC agent and can typically deliver the full suite of company documents - including the ASIC certificate of registration - by email in less than 10 minutes.
We can also print and courier to you a professional folder encompassing all your company documents often on the same day as your order. Call us or chat with us online if you have any questions before placing your company order.
What’s included?
- ASIC Certificate of Registration
- A complete and tailored suite of documents completing your company register, including:
- Company Constitution
- Members resolution on incorporation
- Directors resolution on incorporation
- Register of directors, secretaries & members
- Officeholder consents
- Members consents and applications
- Letter to the ATO appointing a public officer
- Allotment journal
- Share Certificates
- A helpful instruction letter
We also provide blank registers (including option & debenture holders) as well as meeting and consent templates to help you keep your register up to date.
If you order our full service courier delivered product you will receive your documents bound in a professional folder which includes indexed tabs separating the documents and 2 copies of your constitution (1 bound and 1 hole punched).
You can purchase a copy of the Patricia Holdings' Division 7A Loan Agreement for $85+gst. Please contact our friendly team on 02 9953 2399 to organise.
Company Changes
Overview
Patricia Holdings provides an extensive range of services to ensure any changes you make to your company are minuted properly and lodged with ASIC. We provide you with the documents you need and we also notify ASIC of the changes so you can focus on your business.
We also offer more involved secretarial services including Company Deregistrations, Change of Company Name, Share Cancellations, Share Conversions/Divisions. Capital Reductions and Company Register Reconstructions.
If the changes you'd like to make are not listed below, please contact our business support team to discuss how we might be able to help.
Basic Company Changes: From $110 incl GST
Changes to Officeholders - appointment and resignations of Directors and Secretaries
Changes of Addresses - Registered Office and Principal Place of Business, Officeholder and Member details
Share Transfers
Share Issues
Additional Secretarial Services:
Share Buy Back
Share Cancellations
Adoption of new Company Constitution
Change of Company Name
Company Deregistration
Company Name Reservation
Production of a Common Seal
Company Register Reconstruction
Conversion to Sole Person Company
Share Conversions
Share Divisions
Capital Reductions
Company Registration Australia
Company registration in Australia is easy with our online company incorporation platform. Let us help you register a company in a few simple steps. We've been registering Australian companies since 1968. In addition to registering a standard proprietary company, Patricia Holdings is able to register an extensive range of Australian company types to suit your requirements.
All companies are registered with the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) and we provide you with the company's Certificate of Registration and a compliant Company Register that includes a Constitution drafted and regularly reviewed by Corporations Law specialists.
Our document folders come in white as standard and also available in a deluxe black.
Our direct link with ASIC means Patricia Holdings can normally register a company for you in as little as 10 minutes.
The following is a list of company types which we can provide for you:
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Standard Pty Ltd Company
from$725
(INCL ASIC FEE $538 & GST)Standard private company incorporations are better known as Pty (Proprietary) Ltd (Limited) Companies. Patricia Holdings can normally register a standard Pty Ltd company for you in 10 minutes.
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SMSF Trustee Company
from$725
(INCL ASIC FEE $538 & GST)This type of proprietary company is registered through ASIC as a company whose sole purpose is to act as the Trustee of a regulated Superannuation Fund (such as an SMSF). Notified to ASIC as a Special Purpose Company it attracts a reduced rate on the Annual Fee payable to ASIC.
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Not-For-Profit Pty Ltd Company
from$725
(INCL ASIC FEE $538 & GST)This type of proprietary limited (Pty Ltd) company is registered with ASIC as a company whose sole purpose is to pursue charitable purposes. Notified to ASIC as a Special Purpose Company it attracts a reduced rate on the Annual Fee payable to ASIC.
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Home Unit Company
from$1291.50
(INCL ASIC FEE $538 & GST)This company is registered to purchase property under a Company Title scheme with a constitution that contains relevant sections relating to specific aspects such as the plans of the property, by-laws and lot entitlement tables. Notified to ASIC as a Special Purpose Company it attracts a reduced rate on the Annual Fee payable to ASIC.
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Limited By Guarantee Company
from$938.00
(INCL ASIC FEE $443 & GST)This type of business structure is appropriate for not-for-profit or charitable organisations. Public Companies Limited by Guarantee can usually apply for taxation concessions through the Australian Taxation Office (ATO), such as Deductible Gift Recipient (DGR) endorsement if they wish to operate as a charity.
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Unlisted Public Company
from$1033.00
(INCL ASIC FEE $538 & GST)An unlisted public company can have unlimited shareholders and can offer shares to the public, but they are not yet listed on a prescribed financial market (eg. the ASX).