Articles by Shakoor Abdullah

June 11, 2025

What are Lead Investors and What is Their Role in a Capital Raise?

For an Australian private company, securing substantial investment is often crucial for growth and expansion...

May 8, 2025

Should I Operate My Business Through a Trust or a Separate Company?

When deciding what business structure is appropriate for your business, there are a range of...

April 1, 2025

Practical Steps for Buying, Receiving and Exercising Share Options

A company can issue different types of ‘securities’ in itself. The main security that a...

February 13, 2025

What is a Members’ Voluntary Winding Up?

For Australian private companies, a members’ voluntary winding up can effectively close operations and distribute...

December 4, 2024

Advantages and Disadvantages of Operating as a Sole Trader

Once you have decided to start your own business, one of the first factors to...

November 6, 2024

What Are My Disclosure Requirements as a Company Raising Capital?

The Corporations Act 2001 (Cth) (Corporations Act) regulates capital raising in Australia. Directors must familiarise...

November 6, 2024

What is the Best Business Structure to Raise Capital for My Startup?

When deciding what business structure to create and operate your business through, a crucial consideration...

September 18, 2024

5 Things You Need to Know About Options

In Australia, various types of companies exist, one being a ‘private company limited by shares’....

July 10, 2024

How Will My Company Be Valued?

Valuing a company is an important step in a variety of situations. For example, when...

June 4, 2024

How Do Company Directors Get Paid?

As a company director, you hold a unique position of power and trust. You are...