The Nuffy's Guide: Sole Trader or Company?

One of the first real decisions you'll make as an Australian founder is also one of the most consequential and most confusing. Sole trader or company? Which one is right for you, right now?

Most guides either oversimplify it ("just get an ABN!") or drown you in legal jargon. This one doesn't. The Nuffy's Guide: Sole Trader or Company? walks you through the decision in plain English with a 6-question decision tree, a side-by-side comparison, and a full breakdown of what each path actually involves, from setup to record-keeping.

Written by an Australian founder who's walked this exact path, from registering an ABN as a sole trader to later setting up a Pty Ltd, this isn't theory. It's the stuff I wish someone had explained to me before I started.

What's inside:

✓ A 6-question decision tree to find your lean (sole trader vs company)

✓ Side-by-side comparison of liability, tax, admin, and credibility

✓ Full breakdown of what to set up and what records to keep for each path

✓ Real examples of who each structure tends to suit

✓ Personal Services Income (PSI) rules explained (the #1 thing that catches solo consultants out)

✓ Trusts as a third option, explained simply

✓ Current ASIC fees, GST thresholds, and where to check for updates

✓ A "moving from sole trader to company" section for when you're ready to scale

✓ Honest things people forget (insurance, contractor vs employee, name protection, and more)

Who this is for:
Anyone starting a business in Australia who isn't sure which structure to choose, sole traders thinking about incorporating, freelancers wondering if they need a company, or anyone who's been googling "sole trader vs pty ltd" at 11pm and still isn't sure.

Format: Instant digital PDF download, 11 pages, print-friendly

Please note: This guide is general information only, not legal, tax, or financial advice. Always confirm your decision with a registered tax agent, accountant, or lawyer before registering a business structure.
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