Australian Resident Director

Under the Corporations Act 2001, proprietary limited companies (Pty Ltd) must have at least one director who ordinarily resides in Australia.

This requirement ensures there is someone locally responsible for your company’s governance, reporting obligations, and interaction with regulators like ASIC and the ATO. It also applies as soon as you incorporate an Australian entity.

Apart from providing the governance support needed to stay compliant in Australia, our directorship also adds credibility to your business. Our Resident Director service is delivered by senior in-house professionals, experts who live locally, understand the legal landscape, and specialise in corporate compliance. With extensive experience across governance, taxation, and risk and the backing of our full legal, accounting, and admin team, your appointed Resident Director is a responsive, accountable expert genuinely aligned with your success.

Appointing the right Resident Director is not just about ticking a regulatory box. It is a strategic decision that impacts your compliance, credibility, and continuity in Australia.

ABN Australia’s Resident Directors are seasoned governance professionals who understand the commercial and legal responsibilities that come with the role. Every director we appoint is a senior member of our in-house team, highly experienced in Australian corporate compliance, tax, and accounting. This ensures your company is represented by someone who is not only qualified under the Corporations Act 2001, but also understands the broader business landscape and regulatory expectations.

Many international businesses are tempted to appoint a local employee, friend, or family member as Resident Director. While this may seem like a quick fix, it often creates risk. These individuals may not fully understand their fiduciary duties, and they can resign with little notice, potentially leaving your company non-compliant and exposed.

By choosing an independent, professional firm such as ABN Australia:

1. You reduce the risk of governance failures and personal liability issues.

2. You maintain business continuity, with no sudden resignations or conflicts of interest.

3. You gain a credible name on record, aligned with your brand and trusted by regulators.

4. You retain control. Our role is non-executive, and your business decisions remain yours.

5. You benefit from a cost-effective solution with fixed fees and no hidden extras for minor admin tasks.

Our Resident Directors are not just compliant. They are commercially savvy. We understand the needs of international businesses entering the Australian market, and we take a practical, low-friction approach to help you get started and grow confidently.

Experience, credibility, and continuity. That is what we bring to the table.

With roots dating back to 1976, we have been proudly supporting clients across Australia and around the world for nearly five decades. ABN Australia is recognised across the industry for the standards we uphold and the trust we have earned.

Our credentials include:

1. Xero Certified Practice

2. Registered Tax Agents

3. Registered ASIC Agents

4. Chartered Accountants (CA ANZ)

5. Certified Practising Accountants (CPA Australia)

6. Members of the Governance Institute of Australia

7. Members of the Institute of Public Accountants (IPA)

8. Members of the Australian Institute of Company Directors (AICD)

9. Members of the National Tax and Accountants’ Association (NTAA)