Establishing Operations in Australia
Australian market.
The legal architecture for Australian expansion
For overseas investors or business owners, we provide the legal architecture required to establish operations in Australia.
Our service integrates migration, corporate, and compliance advice, ensuring your transition is seamless and fully compliant from day one.
From company registration to sponsorship approval to key staff relocation, we coordinate every element of your Australian market entry.
What we handle
Business Incorporation
Company registration with ASIC, corporate structuring, and compliance setup for Australian operations.
Sponsorship Registration
Standard Business Sponsorship applications for new Australian entities, addressing Department concerns about new businesses.
Director Requirements
Guidance on director residency requirements. Australian proprietary companies must have at least one director ordinarily residing in Australia.
Key Staff Relocation
Visa pathways for executives, managers, and specialists. Options include 482, 188, or 408 visas depending on your circumstances.
Family Relocation
Dependent visas, school enrolment, and settlement support. We coordinate family visa applications alongside primary visas.
Professional Coordination
Coordination with accountants, tax advisers, and business consultants. We can recommend trusted professionals if needed.
A stable base for global business
Strategic location, robust legal system, and permanent migration pathways.
Key advantages
- Political stability and robust legal system
- Access to Asia-Pacific markets
- Skilled workforce and world-class education
- Permanent migration framework
- Strategic location for APAC regional headquarters
- Transparent regulatory environment
What we integrate
- Migration law and visa strategy
- Corporate structuring and ASIC compliance
- Director residency and governance
- Sponsorship obligations and workforce planning
- Tax and accounting coordination
- Family relocation and settlement
Clients establishing Australian operations
We assist overseas investors and business owners with the legal architecture required to enter the Australian market.
Overseas Investors
International investors seeking to establish Australian operations with compliant corporate and migration structures.
Business Owners
Entrepreneurs relocating to Australia to establish or acquire businesses in the Australian market.
Parent Companies
Multinational corporations establishing Australian subsidiaries and transferring key personnel.
Start-up Founders
Technology and innovation founders scaling into the Australian and APAC markets.
Corporate clients across every sector
Construction & Engineering
Sponsoring skilled tradespeople, engineers, and project managers.
Technology & Start-ups
Scaling internationally with developer and specialist talent.
Healthcare & Aged Care
Recruiting nurses, doctors, and allied health professionals.
Hospitality & Recruitment
Managing workforce pipelines and seasonal staffing.
Financial Services
Cross-border offices and executive mobility.
Three offices. One strategy.
Headquarters
Melbourne, Australia
Australian visa applications, employer sponsorship, and domestic workforce management.
Katsaros & Associates UAE
Dubai, UAE
Gulf-based structuring, investor mobility, and outbound migration to Australia and Europe.
Katsaros & Associates EU
Athens, Greece
EU residency, citizenship by descent, and Schengen area mobility.
Establishing operations with precision.
A four-stage program covering incorporation, sponsorship, and relocation for overseas enterprises.
Market entry
assessment
We review your expansion goals, ownership structure, and staffing requirements.
Market entry
assessment
Every Australian expansion starts with clarity. We map your corporate structure, funding sources, and market-entry timeline. This identifies compliance risks, director residency needs, and sponsorship capacity before you incorporate.
Incorporation
& governance
We register the Australian entity and ensure directors meet residency obligations.
Incorporation
& governance
Compliant structure from day one. We coordinate ASIC registration, shareholder agreements, and resident-director appointments. You start with a compliant structure and clear corporate governance.
Sponsorship
approval
We prepare Standard Business Sponsorship and nomination applications for key roles.
Sponsorship
approval
Building your Australian workforce. We build evidence bundles that demonstrate genuine operations and financial capacity. Business plans, staffing forecasts, and nomination justifications are tailored to your industry.
Relocation
support
We secure visas for executives and families, then plan pathways to permanence.
Relocation
support
Sustainable presence for the long term. We manage visa lodgements, dependent coordination, and settlement logistics. Our legal team plans permanent residence strategies so your Australian presence is sustainable.
