Business Setup & Structuring
For Brisbane Businesses For Brisbane Companies For Brisbane Sole traders
The way you set up your business affects everything: tax, risk, compliance, and your ability to scale. GRIT helps sole traders, founders and growing companies structure with strategy not guesswork.
About Us
Why Structure Matters More Than You Think
Whether you’re launching a business or scaling a group of companies, your structure needs to do more than just tick a compliance box. We help you make clear decisions from day one with a focus on long-term efficiency, flexibility and asset protection.
Years combined experience in small business tax and structuring
In tax minimised or reinvested into client businesses
Clients served across QLD and remote locations nationally
Of our reviews are 5-star — because we actually deliver what we say
Clear Structure. Strong Foundations. Long-Term Thinking.
Plan. Register. Structure with purpose.
We're Not Just Setting Up a Business
We're Setting Your business Up for Success
Most businesses outgrow their structure within a few years. That’s why we plan beyond today. GRIT helps you think ahead with tailored advice, smart legal structures, and guidance that considers where you’re heading, not just where you are.
Whether you’re setting up your first company, adding a trust, or managing multiple entities, we make it simple, strategic, and stress-free.
Our Business Services
What’s Included in Business Setup & Structuring
Business Registration & ABN Setup
From ABN to ASIC, we handle the full setup so you’re ready to operate — properly, legally, and with everything in place.
Company, Trust & Hybrid Structures
We assess the best fit for your goals and risks, then set up your company, trust, or combination with future growth in mind.
Complex & Multi-Entity Structuring
Running multiple businesses or managing joint ventures? We specialise in multi-entity setups that keep you compliant and tax-efficient.
Restructuring & Growth Support
Already trading but feel your structure is holding you back? We review, advise, and implement changes to help you scale with confidence.
Industries We Help
Business Structures That Fit the Way You Operate
Whether you’re registering your first ABN, transitioning from sole trader to company, or navigating a complex restructure, GRIT helps you choose and implement the right structure to protect your assets, minimise tax, and set your business up for long-term success.
Trades & Construction
We help builders, subcontractors, and trade businesses move from sole trader to company or trust structures as they grow with full support for asset protection, GST, and liability management.
Professional Services Firms
Lawyers, engineers, mortgage brokers and financial advisors benefit from tailored structuring that supports partnerships, IP protection, and long-term succession planning.
Hospitality & Multi-Site Venues
For café owners and hospitality groups, we advise on structure to support expansion, staffing, POS integration, and group-level compliance — without the chaos.
Allied Health & NDIS Providers
Whether you’re a sole practitioner or launching a multi-practitioner clinic, we guide you through setup, trust vs company comparisons, and ongoing compliance.
Ecommerce & Online Retailers
We help digital sellers structure for scale — managing multi-platform revenue, stock, and tax obligations under a model that suits your risk profile and goals.
Consultants & Business Coaches
If your income is growing or you’re expanding into new services, we’ll help you move beyond sole trader setups to structures that manage liability, tax and flexibility.
Startups & Scale-Ups
We work with early-stage and growth-focused businesses to structure from day one with funding, investors, and future scaling in mind — not just today’s needs.
Creative & Marketing Agencies
From solo designers to full-service agencies, we advise on structuring for team growth, contractor management, IP ownership, and profit-sharing arrangements.
Real Estate & Property Services
We help agencies and PMs separate business and personal assets, manage trust accounts, and structure for compliance, commissions, and team incentives.
Frequently Asked Questions
Still Have Questions About Business Tax? You're Not Alone.
What’s the best structure for a small business — sole trader, company or trust?
The best structure depends on a few key factors: how much income you’re earning, how much personal risk you’re exposed to, whether you have business partners, and your long-term goals. Sole trader setups are simple and affordable to start, but they don’t offer much legal protection or tax flexibility. Companies allow for better asset protection and tax planning, especially as profits grow. Trusts can provide even more flexibility around income distribution and family tax planning, but they add complexity. At GRIT, we don’t just hand you a generic recommendation. We walk through your cash flow, personal goals, growth plans, and risk exposure to make sure your structure actually fits — not just for now, but for the next 5–10 years.
Do I need to restructure if I’m already operating as a sole trader?
If you’re earning a consistent income, working with higher-value clients, or thinking about hiring, it’s probably time to review your structure. Sole traders carry personal liability, which means your home, savings or other assets could be at risk if something goes wrong in the business. On top of that, as your income grows, so does your tax — without many levers to reduce it. Restructuring to a company or trust can protect you legally and open up more options for tax planning. The process needs to be handled carefully to avoid triggering tax issues like capital gains or stamp duty, but done right, it’s a smart move. We help business owners transition with minimal disruption and maximum long-term gain.
What does it actually cost to set up a company or trust structure?
Costs will depend on the type of structure you’re setting up, how complex your business is, and whether you need ongoing support. As a rough guide, setting up a company through GRIT generally ranges from $1,500–$2,500 including ASIC registration, setup documents and strategic advice. Trusts are more involved and usually start around $2,000–$3,000, depending on the structure and level of planning required. We don’t believe in cookie-cutter setups, so we always have an upfront conversation about what you need, what it will cost, and what value it will deliver. Our goal is to ensure you walk away with a structure that works, not one that needs fixing in a year.
Can I change my structure later if my business grows or changes?
Yes, you can — and in many cases, you should. Your business structure should evolve as your revenue increases, team expands, or risk profile changes. That said, restructuring can have tax and legal consequences if not done correctly. It’s not something you want to DIY or leave until it’s urgent. GRIT helps you plan for change, with proper forecasting, ATO rollover relief (where possible), and clear communication about the pros, cons, and timing of any restructure. Whether you’re adding shareholders, setting up a holding company, or moving from a sole trader to a company-trust hybrid, we’ll make the process clear and controlled.