Accountants for Starting a Business

Starting a business is an exciting leap, but it can also feel overwhelming. Many entrepreneurs face challenges from choosing the right business structure to understanding tax obligations and setting up effective accounting systems.

At Munro’s, our Perth-based business accountants understand that your business is more than just numbers. It’s your dream, your livelihood and a foundation for future growth.

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From $2,000 (excl. GST)

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From $3,000 (excl. GST)

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Advanced Tax & Asset Protection Strategies Report

 

$4,000 (excl. GST)

Tax Minimisation Strategies Report

Advice from Accountants for Starting a Business in Western Australia

The rest of this page is dedicated to providing you with an overview of the typical problems and associated solutions with regard to starting a business. These apply whether you are starting a business in Perth, elsewhere in WA or across Australia.

People have been coming to us for over 50 years for professional help when starting their business. When you’re ready to talk, book a meeting or send an enquiry.

The Problem

Choosing the appropriate business structure can be confusing. From registering for GST and organising BAS to implementing efficient bookkeeping systems, many new businesses struggle with getting their financial house in order from the start. The sheer volume of compliance requirements can be overwhelming, distracting you from focusing on your core business vision.

Our Solution

At Munro’s, we turn challenges into opportunities by:

  • Providing Tailored Structure Advice: We recommend the optimal setup (company, trust, etc.) to minimise tax and protect your assets.
  • Setting Up Robust Financial Systems: We guide you through GST, BAS and modern bookkeeping to keep your business organised and compliant.
  • Offering Ongoing Advisory Support: Our Perth-based business accountants remain available to you, ensuring proactive cash flow management and strategic planning.

Key Outcomes and Benefits:

  • Lower Tax Liabilities: Benefit from customised tax strategies and small business concessions.
  • Clear Financial Insights: Enjoy real-time reporting and accurate records for better decision-making.
  • Peace of Mind: Focus on growth, knowing our dedicated business accountants have your financial setup covered.

Problem 1: A Worthwhile Venture

Before starting a business, you absolutely must go hard at asking yourself: Is this going to be a worthwhile venture?

Solution
Thoroughly critique the idea/plan.

Outcome
Mitigate the chance of painful failure.

Problem 2: Raising Capital

How are you going to fund the business? What, if any, equity are you going to give away? What additional liabilities and risks are you going to take on? Will you have sufficient cash to survive and thrive?

Solution
Bootstrap, Government grant, Bank loan and/or Angel investment.

Outcome
The dollars you need to get started, survive and then thrive.

Problem 3: Accessing Grants & Special Tax Concessions

Valuable grants and special tax concessions are usually limited based on specific criteria, including the structure of the business.

Solution
Awareness, self-assessment and professional help.

Outcome
Flawless access to R&D Tax Offset, ESIC status, Government grant, etc.

Problem 4: Setup for Future Tax Success

Tax is generally unavoidable, but the amount of tax you pay in the future will be heavily influenced by decisions made now.

Solution
Setup tax planning.

Outcome
Bare minimum tax.

Problem 5: Assets & Liability Protection

Operating a business increases exposures to extra liabilities and requires safeguarding of existing and new wealth as best as possible.

Solution
Basic asset protection + optionally advanced protection.

Outcome
At least the bare minimum wealth protection you should have.

Problem 6: Going into Business with Others

Whether you’re going into business with family or friends, it’s important to recognise that business life and the stresses it brings will give rise to new and sometimes challenging issues.

Solution
Clearly defined and understood intent with a proactive dispute resolution agreement.

Outcome
Mitigate the potential of messy and costly future disputes.

Problem 7: Setup Bookkeeping in Xero, MYOB, Quickbooks, etc

We cannot stress enough how vital it is to setup an accurate accounting system from the beginning.

Solution
Startup bookkeeping.

Outcome
Clean financial information from the beginning as opposed to a costly, uninformative mess.

Problem 8: Employing People

Employment, tax and superannuation laws impose a heavy burden on employers and you must give this responsibility the attention and care it requires.

Solution
Skilful and pragmatic support with implementing employment basics.

Outcome
Legally compliant employment arrangements.

Problem 9: Business Ownership Education

There is no one who knows everything about business. From the moment you start your business, you’ll need to continually upskill to meet the challenges. Don’t start from scratch; tap into the knowledge and learnings of others.

Solution
Sprints, blended learning, community insights and coaching.

Outcome
The best leader you can become, as quickly as you can get there.

Frequently Asked Questions for Starting a Business

  1. How can Munro’s help minimise taxes for new businesses?
    Our Perth business accountants analyse your financial outlook and recommend strategies that legally minimise your tax obligations. This includes focusing on tax minimisation in the short, medium and long term.

  2. How can I manage cash flow effectively when starting a business?
    We can help you set up forecasting tools and implement practical strategies, such as timely invoicing and expense monitoring, to ensure you always have sufficient cash on hand.

  3. What is the price for your startup accounting service?
    Our pricing is transparent and reflects the complexity of your needs. Please see our pricing page and then contact us for a personalised quote.

  4. What do clients say about your business structuring and ongoing services?
    Our approach has received praise from many business owners and you can read about this in our over 100 5-star Google reviews.

  5. Do you help new business owners Australia-wide?
    Yes. Although Munro’s is based in Perth, our business accounting services are available to business owners throughout Australia.

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  • ★★★★★ — Pond Family

    Highly recommend Munro’s accounting firm AAA +++

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  • ★★★★★ — Kevin Connor

    When I first discovered Munro’s and spoke to Drew, it was clear that they would be the perfect solution to my accounting issues. Owing to the nascent nature of crypto, I struggled to find a firm knowledgable and confident enough to handle my vast transaction history, across many networks and numerous wallets.

    Working closely with Rama, I have experienced nothing but prompt and clear communication at all times. I continue to be impressed with the accuracy, clarity and professional services I receive.

    In my experience, I have found Munro’s services are always provided with courteous and bespoke correspondence.

    Many thanks and congratulations to 50 years.

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  • ★★★★★ — Nick & Katy Formica

    We wish to thank Mike & his team @ Munros for their professional help & service over the past 20 years . Having just recently sold our franchise business after 14 years, Mike has guided us through those times with success & helped us to achieve our family goals within our business. Congratulations on your 50th Anniversary. Looking forward to continue to work with Mike & the team in the near future.

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  • ★★★★★ — Stan

    Munros are a quality accounting firm. My accountant Rama is very thorough with his work and attention to detail, I would recommend him to anyone who is involved in cryptocurrencies. Keep up the good work guys 🙂

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  • ★★★★★ — Michael Page

    Accountant Drew was very helpful with a detailed insight to capital gains tax and reset period shall we sell our property. Drew contacted five minutes after I enquired to the office and followed up with this assessment

    The tax tribunal has said that a common-sense assessment applies when considering the varying number of factors and even conflicting circumstances when determining if a house is someone’s main residence. In your case, the Bunbury house may have become your main residence for that short eight week stay if you moved a great deal of personal belonging there. However, a common-sense assessment likely suggests it did not become your main residence (at least on the facts that I know). If it didn’t become your main residence, then the maximum period you can claim the property as your main residence for the period since 2018 is 6 years. I.e. 2018-2014. For the period 2024 onwards, the main residence exemption cannot apply. You could, however, move back in and re-establish it as your main residence and then move out and rent again, which would restart the absentee rule. However, you still would not get the main residence exemption for the period 2024 to the time you moved back in because the maximum 6 years has expired for this current period of absence.

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  • ★★★★★ — Justis Blackwell

    Drew and the team at Munros have made my cryptocurrency accounting a breeze primarily for tax purposes and to ensure all previous years were reconciled correctly given my previous tax agents literally had no idea despite their knowledge of my crypto holdings for the past 2 tax years. Well done Drew, well done Munros for specialising in this space. Great job!!

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  • ★★★★★ — J T

    Drew provided clear and detailed advice on my crypto and personal tax matters, making everything easy to understand. Highly recommend!

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  • ★★★★★ — Kurt Courtney

    Drew provided great tax advice tailored to our circumstances. His guidance was clear, easy to understand and is expected to save us thousands. Munro’s accountants are fantastic, highly recommend.

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  • ★★★★★ — Laura Hooton

    Great Firm. Have been dealing with Christine for a few years and she is always there for advice and willing to help. Highly recommend.

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  • ★★★★★ — Barbara and Murray

    From the moment we met Simon Strawbridge we were impressed and put at ease by his personable manner. We knew our taxation assessment was in competent and knowledgeable hands.We have been with Munro’s for 8+ years. During this time Drew Pflaum assisted us with BAS issues, which was greatly appreciated easing another financial burden. All the staff whom have assisted us through the years have been highly professional and always pleasant. In particular those at the reception desk always helped us with a smile. Even when reception was not attended, someone was quick to assist us. Munro’s make taxation assessment time a breeze. Thank you Munro’s. Congratulations on 50 years of excellent service

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  • ★★★★★ — Jery

    I engaged Munro’s on line owing to the fact that they claimed a specialisation in share trading. I am not a professional trader, however I presented Munro’s with a complex set of circumstances ranging over a 5-6 year period. To say I was delighted with their level of expertise and professionalism would be an understatement. I reside in Victoria and Munro’s is in WA, so this matter was dealt with entirely on line. The accounting professional that looked after my matter was one of the most helpful service providers I have recently encountered, going as far as assisting with my rather rudimentary IT skill. This firm, through the diligent work of the previously mentioned accounting professionals turned what I thought, was a dire Tax situation into a win for me. I cannot rate this firm highly enough, two other firms wanted me to jump through all sorts of hoops, Munro’s did a magnificent job, with little fuss and all on line. I publicly extend my sincere thanks and gratitude to the person that looked after my matter.

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  • ★★★★★ — Tom

    Drew @ Munro’s was very professional and they did a great job!

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  • ★★★★★ — Tom

    Drew @ Munro’s was very professional and they did a great job!

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  • ★★★★★ — Nicholl & Utley families

    We are 3rd generation clients.
    Munros are more than accountants they have a general interest in the wellbeing of our business.
    Munros are forward thinking business organisers and friends
    We wish them well for the next 50 years

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  • ★★★★★ — Shiny Sheep

    5 Stars from Don. I can’t thank Drew and Brian enough for dealing with my very complex history across multiple years of cryptocurrency trading. This has been across many exchanges, wallets, and my Dash Masternode history also. Drew and Brian have been flawless when fielding my various questions across the months it has taken to work through my complex case load.
    Based in Sydney, I got into cryptocurrency in 2013, and it lead me down a trajectory in life I could never have foreseen. Getting this tax aspect of it up to date will take a layer of stress off my back.

    I highly recommend Munro’s, Perth.

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  • ★★★★★ — Carlos Braun

    Have been using Munro’s for many years now and always happy with the thorough and speedy work they do. Highly recommended.

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  • ★★★★★ — Stephen Vella

    We first met Mike Beer 25 years ago, when he was assigned to our account by his employer at the time. When Mike moved to Munro’s, we decided to transfer our business to follow him as we were so impressed with both his professionalism and his character.

    We have never regretted our decision to keep our business with Munro’s and Mike, who we think of as a good friend first and a total professional second for the excellent service he and his company have provided.

    Congratulations Munro’s on your anniversary!

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  • ★★★★★ — and away

    Very happy with the service provided by Drew and Cherie.

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  • ★★★★★ — Lucas Overman

    The team at Munro’s were incredibly understanding, helpful and professional when providing advice tailored to my needs.

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  • ★★★★★ — Darryl Chester

    Congratulations on 50 years of accounting.
    Munro`s have managed our family business affairs for approximately 45 years.
    Thankyou.

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  • ★★★★★ — Jeremy Glasgow

    Very knowledgeable experts on complicated crypto tax matters. I would highly recommend every trader/investor to bite the bullet and seek professional advice from Munro’s.

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  • ★★★★★ — Adrian van Bart

    I came over to Australia with a highly complicated cryptocurrency investing and trading portfolio. I never realised that I had to declare this in my tax returns as I had never cashed out into my bank account. I soon discovered that every transaction is taxable irrespective of whether or not you cash out. I contacted Munro’s in an outright panic and was put through to Cherie and explained everything to her. She immediately put me at ease and took control of my situation. From the start it was evident that I was in the care of a real professional tax consultant. I handed her a nightmare on a plate (3 years of highly complicated transactions) and she seamlessly worked through it. Cherie has incredible knowledge and experience and through this, Munro’s saved us thousands of dollars. I will remain at Munro’s until the very end. Thank you Cherie, you are the most knowledgeable and professional tax consultant that I have ever dealt with.

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  • ★★★★★ — Greg Berlin

    Munros have been doing my family tax returns for the past 3 years, and I’ve been nothing but delighted with the service they’ve offered. They took on a relatively complex set of returns, including sharing of CGT benefits between myself and my partner, and did exactly what I hoped they’d do, and more. Not only that, they always went above and beyond to explain what they have done and why, keeping us happy and at ease at all times during the tax return processes.

    And to top it off, their knowledge of the crypto space is phenomenal, as are the tools they’ve developed to report and get the best possible returns with cryptos in mind.

    Give them a try, I guarantee you won’t be disappointed.

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  • ★★★★★ — Mike

    For nearly ten years, Munros has consistently provided me with excellent service. Drew has been a pioneer in handling crypto tax matters, even before it was a thing. I can’t imagine finding a more approachable and professional outfit. I anticipate a lasting partnership, despite a few questionable football team preferences.

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  • ★★★★★ — Mike

    For nearly ten years, Munros has consistently provided me with excellent service. Drew has been a pioneer in handling crypto tax matters, even before it was a thing. I can’t imagine finding a more approachable and professional outfit. I anticipate a lasting partnership, despite a few questionable football team preferences.

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  • ★★★★★ — Allison Beck

    Super grateful to Drew and the team at Munro’s for their quick response and helpfulness! I reached out via their website to see about getting a referral for a comparable crypto tax advisor in the United States, as Munro’s seemed to be the best firm I came across in my research. Drew got back to me within hours and was kind enough to reach out to his network for a reputable contact. He directed me to a great firm and was quick, kind, and communicative throughout. Wish we were based in Australia so we could work with Drew and his team for all our tax advisory needs! Highly recommend.

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  • ★★★★★ — Greg Hill

    Congratulation on achieving 50 years in business! We made the move to Munro’s in 2015 and have since received sound professional advice & services for all accounting, taxation, business development and succession planning needs, to us personally, to our family and to our group of companies. We have found your services to be efficient, effective and of the highest caliber. Many thanks from the Hill Group.

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  • ★★★★★ — Jamie Little (JAMIETV)

    Professional service, very quick & reliable especially when it involves Cryptocurrency. Went out of their way to assist by a deadline that I had & they were happy to accommodate.

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  • ★★★★★ — Ward Adam

    The family began with Don Munro at Wesfarmers. Simon and his professional staff at Munros have continued to give excellent service and advice over many years. Lil Ward and Carol look forward to our association with you in the future. Congratulations on 50 years.

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  • ★★★★★ — Asif Raza

    Drew was extremely helpful and professional. Highly recommend!!

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  • ★★★★★ — Jennifer Fox

    A big shout out to Mike and his team at Munro’s for the outstanding work you’ve done on our accounts and returns!!

    From our very first interaction with Mike, we had a great feeling about engaging with Munro’s, and you’ve more than delivered.

    It’s been such a relief to know our business and personal accounts are in such capable hands.

    Highly recommended.

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  • ★★★★★ — Jesse Allan

    Just met these guys on an initially consultation call. Can’t speak highly enough about them in the short time I’ve used their services. Their advice on the call and their follow up afterwards is the best I’ve seen. Highly recommend and looking forward to the continuing relationship. Thanks a lot Drew and Cherie.

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  • ★★★★★ — Mike Eames

    Drew and the team at Munros have managed our tax for the past 4-5 years. Drew has the expertise to resolve all our queries and always provides excellent service. We would highly recommend Drew and team.

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  • ★★★★★ — Jeff Hoffard

    From QLD was searching for a accounting firm that could easily handle all my tax dealings including crypto transactions and Carl has been very helpful always just an email away to sort out any concerns I might have.

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  • ★★★★★ — Nathan Pintabona

    Professional, insightful and always supporting. Christine and Munro’s has helped me through all avenue’s and queries regarding investment, tax return, property, super and general finance. Really appreciative of their work and highly recommend!

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