Legal Services for Business Start Ups

Perth Commercial & Corporate Lawyers

West Perth Legal offers practical and accessible legal services for startups. From choosing a legal structure, to business contracts, commercial leases and ongoing legal support, we will have you covered. We work with a range of industries, and our lawyers ensure that your legal matters are addressed so that you can focus on your business success.

West Perth Legal Advantage

Experienced Commercial Lawyers
Tailored and Professionally Drafted Agreements
Price Certainty (Fixed Fees Where Possible)
Responsive Lawyers

Legal Services for Business Start Ups

Business Formation and Structuring

Selecting the appropriate legal structure from the beginning is essential for reducing risks and enhancing growth opportunities. Our lawyers will assess your unique situation and objectives to suggest the best business structure—be it a sole proprietorship, partnership, corporation, trust or a combination of different legal structures. Read more about business legal structure.

Our services encompass drafting essential documents such as partnership agreements, shareholder agreements, company constitutions, joint venture agreements, franchise agreements, and discretionary trusts, ensuring you have a solid foundation for your business endeavours.

Business Partnership Agreement

If you are starting a business with someone or multiple individuals, it is important to have a document that outlines the roles, responsibilities, and profit-sharing arrangements among partners. This will help prevent conflicts and ensuring clarity in operations. Key elements in a business partnership agreement include decision-making processes, capital contributions, and dispute resolution.

West Perth Legal can advise you the type of business partnership agreement that is suitable and assist in drafting a tailored agreement that reflects your specific needs and goals. Read more about different ways of partnering in a business.

Business Contracts

Contracts are the backbone of any business transaction. We regularly work with business contracts including business terms and conditions, service agreements, supply agreements, consultancy agreements, independent contractor agreements, privacy policy, employment agreements and more. These contracts help set out key information such as payment terms, scope of work, intellectual property rights, confidentiality and more.

Our commercial lawyers can advise you on the contracts your business requires, and review, draft, and negotiate the contracts on your behalf, ensuring that your rights are protected, and your interests are safeguarded. Read more about the common legal documents a business needs.

Business Lease

Securing the right commercial premises is a significant decision for any small business, as it has a strong impact on a business’s financials and success. Before you sign up to a new lease, it is important to have a lawyer check it, to ensure the terms are reflective of your negotiated outcoming, and that they are fair.

Our commercial leasing lawyers assist with commercial lease reviews, negotiations, drafting, and disputes. Additionally, we provide support for lease assignments, variations, extensions, or termination. Read more.

Business Acquisitions & Expansion

If you are starting or expanding your business by acquiring an existing business, buying shares of a company, or purchasing assets of a business, we can guide you through due diligence, contract negotiations, changing your business legal structure, and business settlement to ensure a smooth transition.

Ongoing Legal Support

As your business evolves, our lawyers will be there to provide legal guidance on a variety of matters, including compliance, licensing, intellectual property protection, and risk management. As you hire more employees, we can assist with employment contracts, policy development, and ensuring compliance with employment laws. If you outgrow your current premises, we can negotiate favourable commercial leases for new office or retail spaces. If you decide to take on investors or partners, we'll structure those agreements to protect your interests.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do you charge?

At West Perth Legal, we understand the complexities involved in setting up a new business, and we aim to simplify the process by offering tailored business setup packages. Our goal is to provide you with comprehensive legal support while ensuring price certainty, so you can focus on achieving your business goals without unexpected costs.

Our business setup packages are designed to cover all essential legal aspects of establishing your business. These packages typically include:

Business Structure Consultation: we help you determine the most suitable legal structure for your business, whether it’s a sole proprietorship, partnership, corporation, or trust. This includes providing advice on the implications of each structure and legal agreements required to set up the structure.
Drafting of Essential Agreements: our team will prepare key legal documents such as business terms and conditions, partnership agreements, shareholders agreements, and company constitutions tailored to your specific needs.
Employment Contracts and Policies: we draft employment contracts to ensure compliance with Australian employment laws.
Commercial Lease Review: if you’re leasing premises, our lawyers will review your lease agreement to ensure it protects your interests and complies with the law.

How do you provide price certainty?

One of the standout features of our business setup packages is price certainty. We believe that knowing the total cost upfront helps alleviate the stress associated with legal expenses. Here’s how we ensure transparency in pricing:

Fixed Fees: our packages come with fixed fees, meaning you won’t face unexpected charges or hidden costs. This allows for better budgeting and financial planning as you embark on your business journey.
Customisable Service: we recognise that every business is unique. Our packages can be tailored to suit your specific requirements, ensuring you only pay for the services you need.
Obligation Free Quote: the process begins with a process where we understand your matter and determine the scope of work - Contact Us with your query or document requiring review, we will then assess and provide you with a fee proposal for the scope of work. With your agreement to the pricing proposal, we will commence work. You will not be charged anything more than the agreed price for the agreed scope of work. The agreed fee is usually payable into our solicitor's trust account upon commencement of your matter.

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WHAT OUR CLIENTS SAY

Denise Chapman

8 months ago

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3 months ago

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8 months ago

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6 months ago

I had a great experience working with this firm. Their advice was clear, practical, and gave me real confidence in my situation. They were highly...

Kara

7 months ago

We had a great experience working with David and the West Perth Legal team. David was incredibly responsive, knowledgeable and clear about what was required...