We provide affordable legal documents and related compliance / advisory services to startups looking to undertake equity crowdfunding here in Australia.
We work together with entrepreneurs, growing companies and management teams to provide affordable and compliant legal document services, together with specialised compliance and advisory support that helps them successfully navigate the equity crowdfunding legislation here in Australia.
Services Overview
We provide a range of compliance, legal, and share registry services that have been carefully developed with our legal partners to help you compliantly and affordably navigate the requirements of the crowd-sourced equity fundraising legislation here in Australia.
We understand our clients are often still in startup mode, and as such need to keep their costs under control. That is why we provide affordable, fixed pricing wherever possible. The table below provides an overview of our professional fees for common services we are able to provide to you efficiently and professionally.
CSF Campaign Services
These services are applicable to companies who are looking to get their company structure and legal documents in good order prior to undertaking any equity crowdfunding live campaign.
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CSF Campaign Services |
Total Fee ($) |
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Company CSEF eligibility assessment |
price available on request |
| from 798.00 | |
| CSF compliant constitution | price available on request |
| 110.00 | |
| Business Name Registration | from 221.00 |
| price available on request | |
| Trademark Registration (additional class) | price available on request |
| Business valuation guidance | price available on request |
| ESIC status written confirmation from the ATO | price available on request |
| Director Services (quarterly) | price available on request |
| CFO Services (hourly) | from 230.00 |
ASIC Compliance and Share Registry Services
Following a successful equity crowdfunding campaign, it is important for your company to remain compliant with its ASIC obligations particularly in relation to share and corporate registry management.
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Corporate and Share Registry Services |
Total Fee ($) |
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Successful CSF Campaign – initial ASIC lodgements and statutory paperwork (per shareholder) |
price available on request |
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CSF Share Registry Ongoing Maintenance (per month) |
price available on request |
| Premium Services Shareholder Portal (per shareholder per month) | price available on request |
| ASIC Corporate Registry (per month) | price available on request |
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CSF legislation compliance monitoring and advice |
included |
|
Employee share scheme administration |
from 99.00 |
Bookkeeping Support
Keeping on top of your finances and accounts is critical after a successful fundraise in order to provide timely updates to investors, as well as manage cashflow and run-rates.
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Outsourced Bookkeeping Support Services |
Total Fee ($) |
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Xero software setup and configuration |
450.00 |
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Monthly startup package |
from $300 per month |
| Quarterly Finance Review | price available on request |
| CFO Services (hourly) | price available on request |
For more information on what is included in these services please click on the tabs above.
CSF Campaign Services
Company CSEF eligibility assessment
Detailed eligibility checklist against the full set of requirements (as prescribed by the crowd-sourced funding regime in 6D.3A of the Corporations Act 2001, as well as related regulatory guide 261 issued by ASIC) in order to identify whether your business is eligible and what (if any) changes may be required.
New company registration
If you are an early stage business that is looking to incorporate, or perhaps you are looking to interpose a holding company for the purposes of protecting IP or other commercial reasons, then you will require company registration services. We are specialists in company formation here in Australia.
ABN and GST registration
If required we can efficiently and affordably register your company with an ABN and for GST, along with PAYG and FTC as needed.
Trademark Registration
An important step before raising capital is to ensure your brand name is protected in the marketplace. This is often a key consideration that outside investors will look for to give them comfort that your company's brand and reputation will not be infringed on by another business. Our trademark search and registration services are suitable for any small or large business.
Adopt a CSEF compliant constitution
Our compliant and commercial company constitution is affordable for small businesses undertaking equity crowdfunding here in Australia. Through this service, you will receive our company constitution, along with all other statutory company documentation including shareholder resolutions and meeting minutes.
Our equity crowdfunding company constitution has been drafted by industry-leading lawyers to take advantage of the latest governance concessions made under the crowdfunding legislation.
Director Services
If you need an additional director to fulfil the CSEF legislation requirements (minimum two directors required in order to access CSEF), or simply would like the support of a qualified and experienced company director to help you develop your strategy, finances, and compliance plans then we can provide this service by a qualified chartered accountant.
CFO Services
If you need the services of a qualified chartered accountant to assist in managing your company's financial affairs including financial projections, share capitalisation tables, financial modelling, bookkeeping, tax and accounting then we can provide this service on as needed basis. Use us as much or as little as you need us in order to manage your costs effectively.
We can also provide assistance to businesses in the following matters:
- understanding the realities of raising equity capital and how the legislation works
- identifying your target investment audience and helping choose the right crowdfunding platform
- developing a funding strategy appropriate to your company
- establishing your equity structure, issue price and capital requirements
- shaping your company in readiness to take on investors
- managing due diligence enquiries
- understanding your corporate governance requirements and share registry processes
- providing support throughout the entire capital raising campaign process.
Business Valuation Guidance
We will perform a business valuation analysis of your company and assist in providing business valuation guidance for the purposes of undertaking equity crowdfunding. Business valuation is a combination of art and science. We are able to provide a realistic business valuation that:
- uses the latest startup business valuation techniques
- Is supported by available financial projections and models for the business.
- uses professional judgement and experience
- benchmarks the valuation against other companies already undertaking equity crowdfunding in Australia
ESIC status written confirmation from the ATO
if applicable, we can check whether the company qualifies as an Early Stage Innovation Company (ESIC). Furthermore, we will also write the ATO in order to receive a private ruling that provides investors with greater confidence.
Bookkeeping Support
We can provide outsourced bookkeeping support for your startup from $300 per month. We are a Xero certified partner, and our team consists of experienced chartered and certified accountants.
We leverage technology to bring your accounts to the cloud and make running your business as efficient as possible.
We can assist with all functions of your bookkeeping processes including:
- bank reconciliation
- accounts payable
- accounts receivable
- payroll
- management reporting
Please contact us on contact@abnaustralia.com.au to discuss further.
Our Credentials
Our staff and resident directors are highly experienced individuals with qualifications and expertise across a range of different business activities. Our staff members are members of the following professional bodies:
