New ASIC sustainability reporting rules may impact international businesses in Australia
The Australian government has introduced mandatory sustainability reporting for large businesses and financial institutions from 1 January 2025.
By Ro Elvinia
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WA mining company faces civil action over breach of disclosure rules and governance duties
ASIC has launched civil action against a WA gold mining company and two former executives over alleged failures in market disclosure and director duties linked to a misleading capital raising.
By Ro Elvinia
ABN Australia expands Corporate Secretarial team amid growing client demand
ABN Australia has appointed a new Corporate Secretarial Associate to strengthen its Corporate Secretarial team and support its expanding international client base.
By Ro Elvinia
Exciting new addition to ABN Australia’s tax and accounting team
ABN Australia has expanded its tax and accounting team with the addition of a Tax Accountant.
By Ro Elvinia
Australia’s 2025 Federal Budget announced
Treasurer Jim Chalmers delivered the 2025–2026 Australian Federal Budget on 25 March, prioritising economic stability, tax compliance, business growth, industry support and international trade and visa policies.
By Ro Elvinia
ABN Australia enhances hiring capabilities with new recruiter
ABN Australia strengthens its talent acquisition efforts with the addition of an experienced recruiter.
By Ro Elvinia
Rukshani Perera earns governance certification
ABN Australia’s Corporate Services Manager, Rukshani Perera, has successfully completed her Certificate in Governance Practice, further strengthening her expertise in corporate compliance and governance while balancing work, study and family commitments.
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ATO enforces monthly GST reporting for non-compliant small businesses
Approximately 3,500 small businesses with a history of non-compliance with the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) will be moved from quarterly to monthly GST reporting starting 1 April 2025.
By Ro Elvinia
ABN Australia expands tax and accounting team
ABN Australia has expanded its tax and accounting team with the addition of two bookkeepers, further strengthening its ability to deliver high-quality financial services to its international clients.
By Ro Elvinia
SMEs urged to stay compliant as ATO crackdown intensifies in 2025
The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) is tightening its grip on small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in 2025, targeting tax performance, outstanding debts and compliance failures, urging accountants to help businesses stay compliant from the start.
By Ro Elvinia
Australia introduces criminal penalties for wage theft starting January 2025
As of 1 January 2025, the Albanese Government's employment law reforms reached a significant milestone, with intentional wage underpayment or wage theft now classified as a criminal offence punishable by substantial fines or imprisonment.
By Ro Elvinia
ABN Australia boosts tax team with senior appointment
ABN Australia has strengthened its tax and accounting capabilities with the addition of a highly experienced professional to its team.
By Ro Elvinia
New recruits bolster ABN Australia’s senior accounting team
ABN Australia has appointed two new senior professionals and promoted a team member to Senior Client Manager at our Sydney office, to bolster the company’s ability to deliver high-quality client support amid increasing demand for international corporate and accounting services.
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ABN Australia strengthens team with appointment of new Client Services Officer
ABN Australia has recently appointed a new Client Services Officer who brings four years of experience in corporate and legal support to the team.
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Small foreign controlled company fined $187,800 by ASIC for financial reporting non-compliance
Optix Australasia Pty Ltd, a small foreign-owned company, has paid a $187,800 penalty after the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) found it failed to lodge its 2023 financial reports on time, as required by the Corporations Act 2001.
By Ro Elvinia
ATO revamps strategy for collecting unpaid tax and superannuation
The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) is intensifying its efforts to collect unpaid tax and superannuation by implementing a new strategy focused on businesses that repeatedly ignore communications regarding their financial obligations.
By Ro Elvinia
ABN Australia’s Managing Director outlines vision for Sydney office
ABN Australia’s Managing Director, Aaron Garry, along with Anthony Sallis and Helen O’Callaghan visited the company’s Sydney office last week to connect with the team, celebrate the team’s successes and outline his vision for the months ahead.
By Ro Elvinia
Ian Pelayo named finalist in 2024 Governance Top 100
ABN Australia is thrilled to announce that Ian Pelayo, our Director of Corporate Secretarial, has been recognised as a finalist in the prestigious 2024 Governance Top 100 awards.
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ABN Australia strengthens tax team with new appointment
We are delighted to share some fantastic news – Manraj Singh has officially joined the ABN Australia team as our new Senior Managing Accountant in our Sydney office as of 7th October.
By Ro Elvinia
ABN Australia expands team with expert in bookkeeping and client support
We are absolutely delighted to announce the newest addition to the ABN Australia family—Ulysses Cubilla!
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Decades of trust and excellence—hear what our happy clients say!
At ABN Australia, we are proud to have reached 500 Trustpilot reviews, and some of our clients have been with us for decades. Their loyalty and positive feedback reflect our unwavering commitment to excellence and long-term partnerships. We have curated some of the best comments we have received to celebrate this milestone. Thank you to all our clients for trusting us to support your international business ventures in Australia!
By Ro Elvinia
Australia and the UAE finalise landmark trade agreement, boosting economic ties
Australia and the UAE concluded the Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) on 17 September 2024 to strengthen trade ties and enhance opportunities for Australian exporters and investors.
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Helen O'Callaghan powers ABN Australia forward with insights from Xero Roadshow 2024
At the forefront of accounting innovation, ABN Australia's Senior Accountant, Helen O'Callaghan, recently attended the Xero Roadshow 2024 – a premier event shaping the future of finance and business technology. The insights and tools Helen brought back are set to enhance our already efficient and fast operations, allowing us to deliver even more effective support to our international clients.
By Ro Elvinia
ABN Australia reaches 500 reviews on Trustpilot with 92% rated five stars
We are very proud to announce that ABN Australia has reached a remarkable milestone of 500 Trustpilot reviews, with 92% rated five stars. This achievement is a testament to the hard work, dedication and expertise our team has consistently brought to helping businesses establish themselves in Australia’s highly regulated market over the past few years.
ABN Australia hires marketing manager
To support the recent growth of the business and with a number of exciting marketing initiatives on the horizon, ABN Australia has recruited a Customer Success and Marketing Manager.
Head office team celebrates success at Pinot & Picasso event
On Tuesday, September 10th, the Adelaide head office team gathered at Pinot & Picasso, a popular art studio in Norwood for a team-building event, marking a day of collaboration and celebration.
Changes to workplace laws in Australia
Several key changes to workplace laws came into effect on 26th August 2024, as part of the Closing Loopholes reforms.
ABN Australia renews Chamber of Commerce memberships
ABN Australia, a premier provider of market entry and corporate services for international businesses expanding into Australia, is delighted to announce the renewal of its memberships with both The Australian British Chamber of Commerce and The Australia-United Kingdom Chamber of Commerce.
New visa opportunities for UK businesses expanding into Australia
The Australia-UK Free Trade Agreement (FTA) has introduced exciting changes to visa arrangements, particularly beneficial for UK citizens and permanent residents looking to expand their businesses into Australia.
2024-2025 Federal Budget Announcement
Jim Chalmers, Treasurer of Australia under the Albanese Government, presented the Australian Federal Budget on Tuesday, May 14 2024.
By Aaron Garry
Join ABN Australia for a two-day webinar on Indo-Australia bilateral opportunities
ABN Australia and Startanidea will be hosting webinars over two days, where we will delve into the Indo-Australia bilateral landscape and uncover avenues for investment, collaboration and growth.
ABN Australia strengthens its support team
ABN Australia is pleased to announce two new additions to its growing team, servicing international businesses expanding into Australia.
ABN Australia senior management team gathers in Sydney
Members of the ABN Australia senior management team have been in our Sydney office last month for training and meetings with key partners and organisations.
Fundraising drive for brain cancer research smashes target
Just before the New Year, James Thomas of ABN Australia successfully completed the Festive 500 challenge (cycling between Christmas and New Year).
Three new appointments at ABN Australia
We are delighted to announce that we have appointed three additional senior accountants to our tax and accounting team, however, we say farewell to Lynette Spry and Sian Mills who have departed for external opportunities.
Fundraising drive for brain cancer research
Every year, more than 1,200 Australians lose their lives to brain cancer, with a new brain cancer case diagnosed every five hours.
ABN Australia achieves Xero Gold Partner status
We are delighted to announce that ABN Australia recently achieved Xero Gold Partner status.
ABN Australia enjoys productive Going Global expo
Last month, ABN Australia exhibited at Going Global Live at London ExCel and can report a very busy and productive two days at the event.
Successful year for ABN Australia
The ABN Australia team has had a hugely productive and successful year in 2023, helping launch a wide range of exciting and innovative businesses from around the world within the Australian market.
ABN exhibiting at Going Global Live next month
It is now less than one month until ABN Australia will be exhibiting at Going Global Live on 22nd and 23rd November at London ExCel.
ABN Australia welcomes new team member
The ABN Australia team this month has welcomed a new member of staff to its growing workforce. Rukshani Perera has joined the Adelaide office, taking up the role of Corporate Services Manager.
ABN Australia participates in Australia UAE Business Council webinar
The Australia UAE Business Council hosted an online webinar on 12th September ‘Doing Business in Australia’ to provide Emirati businesses looking to establish or expand their operations in Australia with an understanding of the Australian business environment.
The Great Room by Industrious enters the Australian market
Premium hospitality-led flex space provider, The Great room by Industrious is set to open its doors in the heart of Sydney’s CBD at Level 29, 85 Castlereagh Street, marking its first foray into the country.
New staff join the ABN Australia team
New recruits have recently joined the Corporate Secretarial and Bookkeeping teams to meet the growing demand from international businesses expanding into Australia.
Australia Philippines Business Council welcomes ABN Australia as new members
ABN Australia, a leading provider of market entry and corporate services for global businesses in Australia, has now joined the Australia Philippines Business Council.
New partnership program launched by ABN Australia
ABN Australia has launched a Partner Program which financially rewards members who refer clients to our business.
ABN Australia becomes a proud member of the Australia UAE Business Council
We are delighted to announce that we have joined the prestigious Australia UAE Business Council.
ABN Australia joins the Australia-United Kingdom Chamber of Commerce
Boutique corporate services firm, ABN Australia, has now become a proud member of the Australia-United Kingdom Chamber of Commerce.
ABN Australia’s London office establishes gateway for UK businesses looking to enter the Australian market
UK businesses that are planning to expand into Australia can now benefit from ABN Australia opening its first office in London.
Major global business expo to feature ABN Australia
We are extremely excited to announce that we’ll be exhibiting at Going Global Live on 22nd and 23rd November at London ExCel.
ABN Australia becomes members of The Australian British Chamber of Commerce
ABN Australia, a leading provider of market entry and corporate services for global businesses in Australia, is now a proud member of The Australian British Chamber of Commerce.
2023-2024 Federal Budget Announcement
Jim Chalmers, Treasurer of Australia under the Albanese Government, presented the Australian Federal Budget on Tuesday, May 9 2023.
By Aaron Garry
ABN Australia welcomes Richard Chatten-Hague
We are thrilled to announce that Richard Chatten has joined our team as our Regional Commercial Director for our international corporate services division.
By Aaron Garry