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The Australian market offers small and medium-sized companies from Germany attractive opportunities to expand their international business. Benefit from our many years of experience and our knowledge of the expectations of Australian customers. Our bilingual staff, who are familiar with local conditions, specialise in establishing, representing and supporting your company in Australia without the need for costly personnel and office structures. 

Our business presence forms the interface between your company in Germany and Australia. You will receive a business address in Sydney or Melbourne with your own telephone number under your company name. A direct project manager at the German-Australian Chamber of Industry and Commerce not only provides administrative support, but also actively assists you with business development in Australia. 

We offer a comprehensive range of services to help you minimise and manage the costs of gradually building up your business Down Under. 

Your advantages at a glance: 

• Reduced and calculable financial expenditure with full flexibility, as no own office in Australia is necessary and the existing infrastructure of the AHK Australia is utilised 

• Fixed, bilingual contact persons trained by you with a comprehensive understanding of Australian business practice 

• Access to AHK Australia's network of contacts and members opens doors for you in business, politics and research. 

Due to the great distance between Germany and Australia, a physical presence and support when entering the Australian market is often a great advantage. Our Business Incubator offers you an ecosystem to establish yourself Down Under. 

We offer workspaces, meeting rooms and networking opportunities to get your business off to a great start in Australia. 

We also support you locally with HR solutions, from recruiting and hiring employees to administrative support and payroll services. 

Our comprehensive company formation services make the process quick and straightforward. Not only do we help you register your business with the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC), we also take care of important tax registrations, including GST, PAYG and ABN, ensuring full compliance with Australian tax laws. In addition, we help you open a business bank account so you can manage your finances more easily from day one.

Contact us today and get your business running smoothly!

We offer your company comprehensive administrative solutions to ensure compliance with local regulations. From bookkeeping and tax preparation to seamless payroll, we take care of it all. We also work with registered tax advisors for all tax-related matters, ensuring your business is fully compliant with Australian tax laws and superannuation requirements. Whether you are a small or growing business, we provide the support you need to reduce risk and focus on growth. 

Contact us today to find out how we can help your business succeed! 

Tax 

Many experts and entrepreneurs describe the German tax system as too complex and bureaucratic. However, the Australian system is also characterised by a lack of transparency and difficulties in interpretation. Despite many parallels between the German and Australian tax systems, entrepreneurs who want to do business in Australia must expect some differences.  

Legal  

The Australian legal system, which is based on common law, differs significantly from the legal systems in continental Europe. Here, precedents form the basis of the legal system, in which laws can be included, but are only to be interpreted narrowly. This has considerable practical consequences for companies in particular, as Australian contracts are much more detailed and therefore more extensive than in Germany due to the limited availability of standard provisions, for example: many things that are regulated by law in Germany must be set out separately in the contract in Australia in order to avoid undesirable consequences. 

AHK Australia can provide you with initial information and advice on basic legal and tax matters. For complex cases or specific concerns, we work closely with our German-speaking legal and tax experts to support you in your Australian business. 

Contact our team if you have any questions! 

Money Laundering Act identification for opening bank accounts in Germany.

In order to open an account with a German bank, an identity check and a legitimacy check are required. This is stipulated in the German Money Laundering Act (GwG), which requires the identity of both natural and legal persons wishing to open an account (e.g. current account) in Germany to be verified. In addition, the German Fiscal Code (AO) requires a legitimisation check. 

Thanks to an agreement between the German Banking Industry and the German Chamber of Industry and Commerce (DIHK), you have the opportunity to have these examinations conveniently carried out by us in Australia. 

Contact our team if you have any questions! 

In an increasingly globalised world, intercultural skills are the key to successful project management and sustainable corporate success. Our intercultural workshops offer companies the opportunity to prepare their employees for the challenges of international co-operation and to strengthen their communication skills across cultural boundaries. In particular, we impart practice-orientated knowledge on cooperation between German and Australian companies and help to avoid intercultural misunderstandings. 

We will be happy to provide you with a non-binding consultation.