Are you considering establishing an Australian subsidiary?
Outsourcing local directorship
One requirement of an Australian subsidiary is to appoint a resident director. This person is legally attached to your business so it’s important they act in good faith, and are committed to your company’s success. A resident director must reside in Australia and will perform tasks such as signing official company documents, ensuring the business is solvent, and liaising with regulatory bodies.
Meet Allied Business Accountants, Your Australian Resident Director Experts
If you’re exploring the possibility of hiring a Resident Director, then you’re in the right place – Allied Business Accountants specialises in helping international companies break into the Australian market. We’re committed to not only making your expansion successful, but also creating an experience that you enjoy.
Growing your business is a time of great excitement, but it can also be a time of stress as you navigate complex international laws and regulations—we want to remove some of that frustration. We can your Australian Resident Director appointment seamless, so you can focus on what matters.
Our boutique accounting firm is owned and operated by David McKellar FCA, who brings a wealth of experience and real-world knowledge to his client’s businesses.
Together with our network of international business experts in various fields, we offer our clients a full spectrum of services, including accounting, financial advisory, legal, and human resource management, so you can confidently establish your business in Australia, knowing you’re in safe hands.

Outsourcing local directorship
The need for a resident director shouldn’t exclude you from entering the Australian market—there are other options. One option is to hire an Australian nominee director.
An Australian nominee director is a knowledgeable, trustworthy partner in Australia who monitors the business incorporation. They ensure that everyday operations in Australia are legal, compliant, and financially sound.

Choosing the right partner

It’s important to note that this partnership involves risk for both parties; the business bestows control to the nominee director, and the nominee director carries significant professional and personal responsibility/risk on behalf of the business.
Here at Allied Business Accountants, we offer resident director services to our international clients, so they can enter the Australian market with the confidence that their business matters are being handled with the utmost professionalism and integrity.
We’re here to make the process
simple and straightforward

• Tailored Advice
So you understand all your options
• Efficient
We keep the process streamlined and stress-free
• Fixed Fees
So you can plan cash flow with confidence
What our Client Say About us

We’ve been using Allied Accountants for 8 years, and couldn’t imagine going anywhere else. David is always available to respond to emails and quick return missed phone calls. He’s friendly, upfront, professional and his services are affordable. If I could give more than 5 stars I would
Thanks to David and his team as they are exceptional accountants and always surprise us by how knowledgeable they are in a wide range of fields. For almost a decade, Allied Business Accountants have facilitated the financial structure of our business and have maintained our financial records up to date in a timely manner without headache from our end, or us worrying about missing any deadlines.
I am forever grateful to David for all those years he has invested his attention in my financial affairs and financial strategy. The outcome has enabled me to have the financial freedom and quality of life that I thought I could only dream about. I would highly recommend David and his team.
I have found Allied to be understanding, cooperative and right up to date on current accounting and tax issues. They have guided me through establishing and administration of our Self Managed Super Fund which has supported my retirement. I appreciated direct contact with senior management and would recommend Allied to any person requiring advice and support for their financial matters.
David was an absolute star, after being referred to him for some accounting advice for our small business, he knew exactly what we needed and there was no hassle and was very straight forward. Highly recommend this business for your accounting needs.
We have recommended Allied to a number of clients and received fantastic feedback.
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