Corporate Law
Starting, structuring, buying or selling a business in Australia takes more than a template — from company formation and shareholder agreements to commercial contracts, governance and M&A. ezylegal is expanding its network of corporate and commercial lawyers — register your interest and we'll connect you with a lawyer as this capability comes online.
ezylegal is expanding its network of corporate law lawyers. Register your interest and we'll connect you with a lawyer on the network as this capability comes online.
In short
Corporate law governs how businesses are formed, owned, run and sold in Australia, mostly under the Corporations Act 2001 and ASIC oversight. It covers company structures, shareholder and partnership agreements, commercial contracts, business sales, M&A, governance and director duties. ezylegal is a legal-technology platform currently expanding its network in this area; register your interest to be connected with a lawyer as capability becomes available.
What corporate law covers
As we expand our network in this area, register your interest and we'll match you with a lawyer as capability becomes available.
Company Formation & Structuring
Set up a Pty Ltd company, discretionary or unit trust, or partnership, and structure ownership to suit your tax position, asset protection and growth plans.
Shareholder & Partnership Agreements
Agree who controls what, how profits are split, what happens on exit or dispute, and how new investors come in, before problems arise between owners.
Commercial Contracts
Draft and review supply, distribution, services, licensing and terms-of-trade agreements so your day-to-day dealings are clear, enforceable and protect your business.
Business Sale, Purchase & M&A
Buy or sell a business or company through share or asset deals, with due diligence, sale agreements and warranties handled to reduce risk on both sides.
Corporate Governance & ASIC Compliance
Keep company records, resolutions and ASIC lodgements in order, and understand director duties under the Corporations Act 2001 so the board stays compliant.
Capital Raising & Investment Terms
Raise funds with term sheets, SAFE notes, convertible notes or share issues, with the documents and disclosure your investors and the Corporations Act require.
Technology from ezylegal. Legal work from a law firm on the network.
ezylegal is an AI-powered legal-technology platform — not a law firm. We're expanding our network of corporate law lawyers. Tell us about your matter through our AI intake and we'll connect you with a lawyer on the ezylegal network as capability in this area comes online. When matched, that firm gives the advice, does the legal work, and quotes you a fixed fee upfront.
Corporate law in Australia, made straightforward
Corporate and commercial law is the framework that decides how businesses in Australia are created, owned, governed, funded and sold. Most of it sits under the Corporations Act 2001 (Cth), administered by the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC), alongside the trust, partnership and contract rules that shape how companies actually operate. Whether you are registering your first Pty Ltd, bringing in a co-founder or investor, or negotiating the sale of a business you have spent years building, the paperwork you sign now determines who is protected later.
ezylegal is an AI-first technology platform, not a law firm. We do not give legal advice or represent you. Instead, our AI intake, Rachel, works out what your business is trying to do and connects you with a lawyer at an independent firm on the ezylegal network who practises corporate and commercial law. That firm does the legal work; our platform makes finding the right one fast and transparent.
What a corporate lawyer on the network can help with
A corporate lawyer matched through ezylegal can help you choose and set up the right structure, put shareholder or partnership agreements in place, draft and review commercial contracts, and handle business sales, purchases and mergers with proper due diligence. They can also keep your governance and ASIC lodgements in order, explain director duties, and prepare capital-raising documents such as term sheets, SAFE notes and share issues that comply with the Corporations Act.
Fixed fees, quoted before you commit
The uncertainty of open-ended hourly billing puts many business owners off getting advice until something has already gone wrong. ezylegal is built differently: fixed fees are quoted through our platform before any work starts, so you know the cost of the matched firm’s work in advance. Tell Rachel what you need, and we will connect you with a corporate lawyer on the ezylegal network suited to your matter.
Frequently asked questions
Does ezylegal act as my corporate lawyer? +
No. ezylegal is an AI-first technology platform, not a law firm, and does not give legal advice. Our AI intake, Rachel, learns what your business needs. ezylegal is expanding its network of corporate and commercial lawyers — register your interest and we'll connect you with a lawyer as this capability comes online.
What company structure is right for my business? +
It depends on your goals, tax position, liability and who owns the business. Common Australian options are a Pty Ltd company, a discretionary or unit trust, a partnership, or a mix. There is no single right answer, and a corporate lawyer can weigh the trade-offs for your situation.
Do I really need a shareholder agreement? +
If a company has more than one owner, a shareholder agreement is strongly recommended. Without one, the Corporations Act 2001 and the company constitution decide disputes, exits and deadlocks by default, which rarely reflects what founders intended. A lawyer can draft one covering control, profit sharing, exits and what happens if an owner leaves or dies.
How much does it cost to set up a company through ezylegal? +
The cost depends on whether you need a plain company registration or a fuller structure with a trust, constitution and shareholder agreement, which is why it's worth scoping what you actually need first. ezylegal is a legal-technology platform currently expanding its network in this area — register your interest to be connected with a corporate lawyer as capability becomes available.
What is due diligence when buying a business? +
Due diligence is the investigation you do before buying a business or company, checking its contracts, finances, employees, assets, liabilities, leases and legal risks so there are no surprises after settlement. A corporate lawyer can run the legal side of due diligence and reflect the findings in the sale agreement and warranties.
What are a director's legal duties in Australia? +
Under the Corporations Act 2001, directors must act in good faith in the company's best interests, with care and diligence, avoid conflicts, not misuse their position or information, and prevent insolvent trading. Breaching these duties can bring personal liability and ASIC action. A lawyer can explain how these duties apply to your board.
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