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Factors of Company Law You Need to Know as a Foreign Investor
If you’re planning to invest your savings into opening a business in Australia, you must know that it entails a meticulous process. You have to be sure of what you’re signing up for, so you know where your hard-earned money will go, and you can reap the rewards down the line. Australian corporate law offers...
Due Diligence for Commercial Property Transactions – Our Guide
Caveat Emptor: Roughly translated into “buyer beware,” this particular legal concept reminds all of those diving into complex and capital-heavy transactions to exercise caution for pitfalls that are permissible beyond the scope of the law. In fact, this term has evolved and become more prevalent and widely understood by Australian investors and buyers to conduct...
A Start-up’s Legal Document Checklist – What to Have
As many people would know, start-ups are entities that require lots of time, money, effort, and dedication because of the number of tasks that owners need to face over time. If you’ve been running your own small business for a while now, you’re probably familiar with the feeling of dealing with a mountain of tasks...
How Influential Is The Australian Consumer Law – A Case Study
The Australian Consumer Law or ACL provides guarantees to consumers regarding the quality of goods they purchase. It also includes laws covering unfair contract terms, product safety, misleading conduct, and the like. One case that exhibits the extent of the ACL’s coverage is Carter v Delgrove Holdings Pty Ltd [2013] FCCA 783. In this case...
4 Things to Consider for a Successful Joint Venture
Many businesses set up joint ventures after noticing how they and another company can work together, maximizing each other’s strength to make a profit. That said, there are many forms of joint ventures. Some can come in the form of various shareholders acting as different parties creating a single entity or a contract agreement between...
The Ins and Outs of a Reseller Agreement
As a wholesaler or manufacturer, you likely need to engage another business to sell your goods. You may have heard of these arrangements being referred to as a supply or distribution agreement before. A reseller agreement involves engaging a business to resell your goods to the general public or other third parties. Generally, resellers do...
Guide to Registering a Trademark in Australia
A trade mark is defined under the Trade Marks Act and is essentially a ‘sign’ that distinguishes your goods or services from those of your competitors. Registering a trade mark gives you exclusive rights to use, license or sell that mark. It could be a logo, word, phrase, letter, number, or a sound, as well...
Types of business structures – What you need to know
Choosing the right type of business structure for your commercial enterprise is essential to your success in your market. Knowing and understanding the types of business structures also keeps you out of legal troubles that could cost you your livelihood. That is why you need to know at least the basic differences between a sole...
Why You Should Provide Terms and Conditions for Your Website
Terms and Conditions (T&C) agreements on websites have become the gold standard for most companies because of the increasing amount of online activity. It’s a way to protect the interests of both the business and the consumer. But what exactly can a business owner like you expect when you add a T&C agreement on your...
What You Need to Know About Negotiating a Commercial Lease
If you’ve been eyeing the perfect location for your groundbreaking business idea, you’re one step closer to making your dream a reality. However, before you sign a lease or the letter of offer, you’ll have to ensure you’ve done a thorough look into the terms. You’ll be agreeing to a legally binding contract, after all,...
The Value of Having a Commercial Lawyer
Hiring a commercial lawyer is essential for all business, whether you are a startup, scaling your business, or are already an established organisation. In Brisbane there are numerous commercial lawyers, and there are some factors to be considered when searching for a commercial solicitor to act for your business. Why do I need a commercial...
3 Reasons Your App Needs an End-User License Agreement
One of the most important things that a software or app developer must think about is how their users will utilise their product. The software, whatever its purpose might be, should be used fairly, legally, and for its intended purposes only. This is why every digital product that is released should have a EULA or...