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Enliven Co · ASIC registered agent

Public company registration Australia

Not just Pty Ltd. We assist with public companies limited by shares or by guarantee, with direct, personal support through incorporation.

Two common public company structures

Support beyond a standard company setup

Limited by shares

A public company with shareholders whose liability is generally limited to any unpaid amount on their shares. We assist with registration details, officeholder information and the proposed share structure.

Public does not necessarily mean stock exchange listed.

Limited by guarantee

A company with members rather than shareholders, commonly used for not-for-profit organisations. Members agree to contribute a specified amount if the company is wound up.

Charity registration and tax endorsements are separate.

Personal incorporation support

Your instructions. Our registration support.

Work directly with Enliven Co to gather the company details, prepare registration documentation and assist with ASIC lodgement. We support accounting and legal practices, as well as organisations arranging their own incorporation.

Your legal or accounting adviser should confirm the structure, constitution and ongoing obligations. We provide administrative and document preparation support, not legal, tax or financial advice.

Details to prepare

  • Proposed company name and company class
  • At least three directors; at least two ordinarily resident in Australia
  • At least one company secretary ordinarily resident in Australia
  • Director IDs and officeholder details and consents
  • Australian registered office and occupier consent where required
  • Shareholder or member details and governing rules for the chosen structure

From enquiry to incorporation

  1. 01

    Confirm the scope

    Contact us to discuss the company class, documentation, fees and expected timing.

  2. 02

    Provide the details

    Complete the public company order form with your proposed name, officeholders, members and governing rules.

  3. 03

    Registration support

    We review the supplied details and assist with documentation and ASIC lodgement. Registration is subject to ASIC approval.

Public company registration questions

Can Enliven Co assist with public company incorporation?

Yes. We assist with Australian public companies limited by shares or by guarantee, including proposed not-for-profit companies. We collect the registration details through our online form and assist with documentation and ASIC lodgement on your instructions.

Is a public company the same as a listed company?

No. A public company does not have to be listed on a stock exchange. ASIC company registration and stock exchange listing are separate processes. This service is for incorporation, not a listing or capital raising.

How many directors and secretaries are required?

An Australian public company must have at least three directors, at least two of whom ordinarily reside in Australia. It must also have at least one company secretary who ordinarily resides in Australia. Directors must obtain a Director ID before appointment.

Does registration automatically make the company a charity?

No. Incorporation with ASIC does not itself provide registered charity status or deductible gift recipient status. Charity registration is a separate process through the ACNC; tax endorsements have their own requirements. Your adviser should confirm the appropriate structure and constitution.

What does public company registration cost and how long does it take?

Contact us to confirm the fee, inclusions and expected timing for your proposed company before proceeding. Public company requirements depend on the structure and documentation; the standard Pty Ltd package and turnaround should not be assumed to apply.

General information only. Confirm the requirements for your proposed company with your adviser and the relevant regulator.

Public company incorporation · Australia

Ready to discuss your public company?

Tell us what you are establishing. We’ll confirm how we can assist and the scope of the registration service.