Business Structuring Advice – Newcastle & Maitland
Get Your Business Structure Right from the Start
Choosing the right structure is critical for protecting your assets, managing tax, ensuring compliance, and supporting your long-term business goals.
At Bottrell Accountants, we help new and existing businesses across Newcastle and Maitland choose, review or restructure their entity with confidence.
Whether you’re starting a new venture, growing fast, or reviewing your setup, we make sure your structure supports your business now and into the future.
Common Business Structures We Advise On
Sole Trader
- Simple & low cost to establish
- Full personal control
- Unlimited liability
- Suitable for small, low-risk businesses
Partnership
- Shared control & income
- Must have a partnership agreement
- Joint liability for debts
- Often used for professional or family-run businesses
Company
- Separate legal entity
- Limited liability for directors/shareholders
- More formal compliance & tax obligations
- Allows for business growth and profit retention
Trust (Discretionary or Unit)
- Asset protection benefits
- Flexible income distribution
- Can be complex to administer
- Often used for family businesses or investment vehicles
Joint Venture (JV)
- Shared risk and return
- Formal agreement critical
- Often used for projects or property development
When Should You Review Your Structure?
- Starting a new business or side project
- Bringing in a new partner or investor
- Restructuring due to growth
- Planning for sale, succession or exit
- Managing risk or asset protection
- Tax planning and compliance issues
Our Structuring Services Include
- Business structure selection (startups & existing businesses)
- ASIC & ATO registrations (ABN, TFN, GST, PAYG)
- Company or trust setup & documentation
- Partnership agreements
- Business name registrations
- Xero & MYOB setup
- Ongoing compliance support
- Restructuring or winding down entities
Why Work With Bottrell?
Offices in both Newcastle & East Maitland
Chartered Accountants & Registered Tax Agents
Over 20 years of experience advising business owners
Support beyond setup: tax, advisory, payroll, bookkeeping
Local, tailored advice — no one-size-fits-all
Our Maitland Office
– Visit Us
Bottrell Accountants, Tax Agents & Financial Planners – Maitland:
- Office: 93 Lawes St, East Maitland, NSW, 2323
- Phone: (02) 4933 6888
- Email: maitland@bottrellaccounting.com.au
- Hours: Monday–Friday 7:30am–5:30pm | Saturday 9am–2pm
Maitland Location
Our Newcastle Office
– Visit Us
Bottrell Accountants, Tax Agents & Financial Planners – Maitland:
- Office: 45 Hunter Street, Newcastle NSW 2300
- Phone: 0249336888
- Email: newcastle@bottrellaccounting.com.au
- Hours: Monday–Friday 7:30am–5:30pm | Saturday 9am–2pm
Newcastle Location
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Book a Structuring Consultation
If you’re unsure if your structure is right — or you’re starting fresh — our team can guide you.
Or call (02) 4933 6888 to speak with our Newcastle or Maitland office.
