A business name can be held by an individual or a group of people in partnership or a registered Pty Ltd company.
You may prefer to operate your business under a corporate structure to provide you with limited liability protection.
The registration of business names and company incorporations in Australia is managed by the Australian Securities & Investments Commission (ASIC). Registration of a business name or company through ASIC secures automatic registration across all State and Territory jurisdictions.
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