Registering a Foreign Company in Australia: Expert Guidance for International Businesses (2025)
Australia’s stable economy, transparent regulatory environment, and strategic location in the Asia-Pacific continue to attract overseas companies seeking to register a foreign company in Australia or expand operations. For many international businesses, the most efficient way to commence trading without creating a new local entity is to register as a foreign company (commonly known as a branch) with the Australian Securities and Investments Commission ( ASIC ). At Opportuna L
AUSTRAC regulatory expectations for the implementation of the AML/CTF reforms
AUSTRAC has released a statement of regulatory expectations to support businesses to implement the changes under the AML/CTF reforms. The...


Understanding Directors' Duties
Legal Responsibilities in Corporate Governance Directors of companies have significant legal responsibilities. Specific duties apply to...
Updated draft AML/CTF Rules
The Australian Transaction Reports and Analysis Centre’s (AUSTRAC) second public consultation on the new AML/CTF Rules is now open for...


Changes to customer due diligence requirements under the Second Exposure Draft AML/CTF Rules
Changes arising in the Second Exposure Draft AML/CTF Rules (ED2 Rules) include changes to customer due diligence including some...
ASDEFCON Updates
“Defence procurement must change to meet the strategic circumstances outlined in the DSR and to ensure Australia reaps the full benefits...


Company books: Access for shareholders
Outlines the options available to shareholders to access company books.


Shareholders’ agreements and company constitutions: A case of no inconsistency
Cody v Live Board Holdings Limited demonstrates that a shareholders’ agreement with an inconsistency clause, will not automatically take pre


ASDEFCON - Defence Takes a New Approach
In this article we set-out the categories of material, the ownership and licensing regime and attempt to distil complex topics into a brief


















