Walsh International

Establishing a business presence in Australia

Walsh International

Establishing a business presence in Australia, whether that means you are based in your country of origin or endeavour to complete full migration, can seem to be a very daunting task. With the right information and support network, the task can be quite simple.

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Walsh Accountants have a specialist International Division to assist you with any task in relation to

Established on the Gold Coast in Queensland since 1976, Walsh Accountants have been recognised as a Top 100 Accounting Firm by the Australian Financial Review. We are the Gold Coast’s longest standing family owned Accounting Firm and for over 40 years we have been at the cutting edge of professional expertise and tailored client assistance. We’re very proud to state one of our greatest strengths is our history of solid relationships with our clients.

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Purchasing a Business in Australia

If you’re looking to purchase a business in Australia, our Business Purchase Specialists Team; in conjunction with our International Specialists, will be very happy to assist you with the establishment and acquisition process.

Finding a Business to Purchase in Australia
Taking the challenge out of finding the perfect business for you, we can guide you through the whole process of the business purchase. For an easy to follow summary of the business purchase process in Australia click here.We take time to understand your wants/needs/budget/desired industry to help you find the perfect business to purchase. Using our Australia wide network of business brokers in conjunction with our analysis of target markets, we can help you identify potential acquisitions.
Acquisition phase of your
Business Purchase

Once you reach acquisition phase, we can guide you through the purchase process by performing a due diligence (reviewing the financial information for accuracy), providing accurate structure advice for best practice operation and your asset protection, including establishing entities based on our structure advice (if required), introduction to lawyers to perform legal due diligence, and assisting with drafting your contract – We will be with you every step of the way.

Ongoing support once you have purchased your Business in Australia

Our support to you does not stop once the contract is signed and the deal is done!

You can trust that Walsh Accountants are the team of professionals you can rely upon to help you purchase and operate a business in Australia.

Expanding your Business into Australia

If you have outgrown the market in your country, or you’re an entrepreneur with great ambitions to expand internationally, we can assist with your expansion into Australia. Our in-house Tax Specialist, Ian McGinniss can advise you on creating an Australian domiciled corporate structure or if suitable, a foreign branch office.

The Australian Tax System is usually the biggest challenge and is known to be one of the most complex in the world. We take pride in explaining the requirements in an easy to understand language at a speed YOU are comfortable with. Ian McGinniss can also assist with your international tax obligations providing advice in areas such as double tax treaties and cross border transactions, assisting your accountant/s in your country of origin, and group consolidation.

Establishing a Company in Australia

Structure of your International Business is key to success

Everyone in business is carrying a level of risk as things can, and often do, go wrong. What you need to understand is that there are steps you can take to isolate and limit these risks as much possible. There are a number of options and steps that can be taken to protect assets and ensure that they are not exposed to the risks of the business failing or other events.

This is called Asset Protection and the way in which you protect your assets and all of your financial interests is to ensure you have the correct business structure upon establishment before you start operating in Australia. There are a number of factors that need to be considered when establishing a structure for your business. We work with you to develop and propose a structure which is personalised for you and tailored to your specific needs and requirements – both for operating your business and protecting your assets.

Once you agree on a corporate structure, we manage all your regulatory registrations including

Operating your business in Australia when based internationally

We have a team dedicated to knowing and understanding the suite of cloud accounting and bookkeeping applications available.  

There are a number of programs available in the cloud accounting space so navigating the options can be tough. Our team work with accounting programs every day so we can recommend a program that will best suit your needs, experience, and budget. Our team can also assist with setting up your accounting software and can provide support with identifying appropriate bookkeepers and financial staff for your business.  

The best thing about Cloud Accounting Software – it’s based online so you can access your financial data from wherever you are in the world.  

Another benefit of working with our team is you will have access to our network of experienced lawyers and HR consultants to assist you with employee contracts, legal due diligence, and commercial agreements.   

Ongoing support once you have established your Business in Australia

As all experienced business owners and entrepreneurs will know, establishment of your business in Australia is just the first hurdle. Once this step is complete, business operation becomes your focus.  

We offer guidance around business operation in Australia to ensure all your legal and operational requirements are met before you start trading – the best way to ensure a successful day 1.  

Regulatory Lodgements and the Australian Tax System

Understanding the complex Australian Taxation system is a challenging undertaking so you can rely on our team of professionals to guide you through the various taxes, identity the timing of the taxes, and how they arise. Basically, assist you in all things regulation and compliance.  

Once you are actively trading, we help you remain compliant and keep on top of your regulatory lodgements and obligations with all levels of Federal and State taxes.  

Growing your Business in Australia

Our Focus Advisory team can also assist with giving you and your staff professional guidance to protect and enhance your investment.  Options might include developing a strategic plan for your business, budgets and cashflow, research & development grants, running board of advice meetings or even regular coaching sessions to hold you and your team accountable to your business growth targets. 

Establishing a
Company in Australia

Operating your business in Australia when based internationally

Ongoing support once you have established your Business in Australia

Regulatory Lodgements and the Australian Tax System

Growing your
Business in Australia

Establishing a Company in Australia

Structure of your International Business is key to success

Everyone in business is carrying a level of risk as things can, and often do, go wrong. What you need to understand is that there are steps you can take to isolate and limit these risks as much possible. There are a number of options and steps that can be taken to protect assets and ensure that they are not exposed to the risks of the business failing or other events.

This is called Asset Protection and the way in which you protect your assets and all of your financial interests is to ensure you have the correct business structure upon establishment before you start operating in Australia. There are a number of factors that need to be considered when establishing a structure for your business. We work with you to develop and propose a structure which is personalised for you and tailored to your specific needs and requirements – both for operating your business and protecting your assets.

Once you agree on a corporate structure, we manage all your regulatory registrations including

Operating your business in Australia when based internationally

We have had great success in assisting internationally based clients with their business operation in Australia.  

We have a team dedicated to knowing and understanding the suite of cloud accounting and bookkeeping applications available.  

There are a number of programs available in the cloud accounting space so navigating the options can be tough. Our team work with accounting programs every day so we can recommend a program that will best suit your needs, experience, and budget. Our team can also assist with setting up your accounting software and can provide support with identifying appropriate bookkeepers and financial staff for your business.  

The best thing about Cloud Accounting Software – it’s based online so you can access your financial data from wherever you are in the world.  

Another benefit of working with our team is you will have access to our network of experienced lawyers and HR consultants to assist you with employee contracts, legal due diligence, and commercial agreements.   

Ongoing support once you have established your Business in Australia

As all experienced business owners and entrepreneurs will know, establishment of your business in Australia is just the first hurdle. Once this step is complete, business operation becomes your focus.  

We offer guidance around business operation in Australia to ensure all your legal and operational requirements are met before you start trading – the best way to ensure a successful day 1.  

Regulatory Lodgements and the Australian Tax System

Understanding the complex Australian Taxation system is a challenging undertaking so you can rely on our team of professionals to guide you through the various taxes, identity the timing of the taxes, and how they arise. Basically, assist you in all things regulation and compliance.  

Once you are actively trading, we help you remain compliant and keep on top of your regulatory lodgements and obligations with all levels of Federal and State taxes.  

Growing your Business in Australia

Our Focus Advisory team can also assist with giving you and your staff professional guidance to protect and enhance your investment.  Options might include developing a strategic plan for your business, budgets and cashflow, research & development grants, running board of advice meetings or even regular coaching sessions to hold you and your team accountable to your business growth targets. 

Australian Accounting for Expatriates and Internationals

We provide accounting and taxation services for expatriates who are located overseas as well as locals and foreign taxpayers that have international interests. With a team of international tax specialists that have “Big Four” experience, we can assist with most queries or have the resources to find the answers you need.

Our expatriate and international accounting services include:

Walsh Accountants International Division

Whether you are purchasing a business in Australia or looking at expanding your operations internationally, our international team led by Murray Kilpin and Ian McGinniss can assist you with easy to understand language and practical advice.  If you are considering immigrating to Australia, we work closely with reputable MARN registered migration agents and lawyers to ensure you receive the best possible chance of securing your residency status.   

Murray Kilpin

Director, Walsh Accountants

Our Director, Murray Kilpin has a strong background in international business operations working for a number of listed multi-national firms as well as advising international clients on establishing business operations in Australia and exporting to other regions.  The area that Murray receives the greatest amount of satisfaction is working with the executive team at developing a clear strategy and growing the business. His greatest success story (to date) has been working with a small biotech start-up that has commercialised its R&D and now has distributorship agreements in over 10 countries.

Ian McGinniss

Associate Director and Tax Specialist, Walsh Accountants

With practical international experience working abroad, Ian McGinniss is able to utilise his knowledge to assist clients entering into Australia or expanding overseas. His knowledge and experience includes interpretation of International Tax Treaties, structuring of entities, and managing tax outcomes in cross border transactions.  After working within Big 4 and 2nd tier firms in Australia, Canada, and the USA for much of his career, Ian returned home to the Gold Coast and joined Walsh Accountants in December 2015.  Qualified with a Master of Taxation (UNSW), Ian can assist you to understand the complex world of international tax and advise you on strategies to produce the best outcomes.

Our practical and value driven guidance has helped many of our clients grow their wealth and provide a strong platform for the next generation of family members to come through and leave their own legacy. We believe that building a pro-active, close relationship with our clients, challenging their thinking and providing regular support and guidance is what differentiates us from other accounting firms.

We regularly service our existing clients in all states of Australia and welcome the use of new technology to assist with your communication and accounting requirements. We also provide a dedicated service to international accountants, offering a complimentary discussion in relation to their client’s impending transactions. Get to know more About us , or contact us for an obligation free discussion.

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We are very proud to announce that Walsh Accountants have been named on the Australian Financial Review Top 100 Accounting Firms for 2019 The second year since making our debut in 2018.

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