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Setting up a Business

Setting up a new business is an exciting yet challenging endeavour that requires a strong legal foundation to ensure success. At Robbins Watson Solicitors, our experienced business and commercial law team provides practical and strategic advice to help you establish your business with confidence.

Our Business Establishment Services

We offer a comprehensive range of services to support new business ventures, including:

  • Business Structure Advice: Guiding you through the process of choosing the most appropriate structure for your business — whether it be a sole trader, partnership, company, or trust.
  • Company and Trust Formation: Assisting with the registration of companies and the establishment of trusts, including preparing constitutions and trust deeds.
  • Shareholder and Partnership Agreements: Drafting and reviewing agreements to regulate the relationship between business partners and shareholders.
  • Business Name Registration: Assisting with business name registration and ensuring compliance with relevant legislation.
  • Intellectual Property Protection: Advising on the protection of your intellectual property, including trademarks, copyrights, and patents.
  • Compliance and Regulatory Advice: Ensuring your business meets industry-specific legal and regulatory requirements.
  • Employment Law Guidance: Assisting with employment contracts, workplace policies, and compliance with employment laws.
  • Commercial Leasing: Negotiating, reviewing, and preparing commercial lease agreements.

Why Choose Robbins Watson Solicitors?

  • Experienced Team: With decades of experience in business law, our team provides expert guidance on all aspects of business setup.
  • Personalised Approach: We tailor our advice to suit your unique business goals and industry needs.
  • Transparent Pricing: Our fixed-fee pricing provides certainty and value as you establish your business.

Partner with Us to Establish Your Business

Setting up a business requires thoughtful planning and precise legal advice. Trust Robbins Watson Solicitors to guide you through the process and help your business succeed. Contact our business law team today at 07 5576 9999 to discuss your business setup needs.

Meet the team

Marcus Woodfield

Partner

Andrew Smyth

Consultant

Emma Post

Senior Associate

Why choose Robbins Watson Solicitors?

Discover what makes us different.

Experience you can count on

With over 60 years in business, we position our clients and their businesses with the best advice to enable them to prosper.

We’re committed to you

We recognise your needs, assess specific priorities and objectives and develop strategies to meet them.

Enduring relationships

We generously invest time and expertise to understand our clients and build beneficial long-term relationships.

Efficient teams

We embrace technology to ensure our clients outcomes are delivered quickly, efficiently and cost-effectively.

What our clients have to say

As first home buyers Emma from Robbins Watson made the experience stress free. With her professional service and excellent knowledge of industry. Couldn't recommend her more. Thank you!

Kimberley G

Very pleased with this firm and the outcome we received. Highly recommend Robbins Watson for any Family Law matters.

Cate B

Sean and his team have always been incredibly supportive and knowledgeable. Couldn’t recommend Robbins Watson Solicitors more!

B.M.

I recently had the opportunity to work with Alexandra Coyle, and I couldn't be more pleased with the experience. From the outset, she demonstrated exceptional professionalism and a deep understanding of the legal issues involved which was very reassuring. I felt well-informed throughout the process, and she worked tirelessly to ensure a successful outcome for me. I’m glad I reached out to this firm. Thank you for making a challenging situation so manageable. I highly recommend Alexandra for anyone seeking reliable and empathetic legal assistance.

Justyna B

I was so pleased with Bell’s work. I found her easy to get along with, explain things clearly and make the whole process calm. I would recommend her to anyone going through an estate dispute.

Taylah C

Marcus, thank you again for your support throughout the settlement process, we very much appreciate your professionalism, advice and communication from start to finish! We would be happy to recommend Robbins Watson to our family and friends.

Angela

Good morning – just wanted to send a quick email off and let you know how impressed (my wife and myself) have been with Emma – We have bought a couple of properties up there over the last year or two – we’re from Wagga Wagga, NSW and are relocating up there at the end of this year. Emma has been absolutely fantastic to deal with and we couldn’t be happier!!! It makes things really easy when you have someone on the ball like she is – so yeah, just a quick ‘Well done’ – thanks so much, we really appreciate it and keep up the good work!

Jarrod

Thank you again for your services, I cannot fault you and your team. You are always such a pleasure to deal with and make what would normally be a stressful time, quite the opposite.

Emma (& Helen)

Please extend my warmest thanks to All that have assisted me. You all have made the process of dealing with Wills, selling property, and soon with my own Will and things. Robbins Watson have exceeded my expectations in ability, personal interactions, pleasant meetings; in short, you are my Solicitors of choice, and I say so to any and all.

George

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

What business structures are available in Queensland?

Common structures include sole trader, partnership, company and trust; each has different legal and tax implications regarding liability, control and reporting.

Do I need to register a business name?

If you trade under a name other than your personal or company name, you must register the business name with the Australian Securities and Investments Commission.

What licences or permits might I need?

Requirements depend on the industry and location and may include local council approvals, food licences, building approvals or industry-specific permits.

How do I protect my intellectual property?

Consider registering trademarks, patents or designs, using confidentiality agreements and ensuring contracts assign intellectual property rights to the business.

Should I have a shareholders or partnership agreement?

A written agreement sets out how the business is owned and managed, defines each party’s roles and contributions and provides mechanisms for resolving disputes or exits.