Overseas Investors
Legal & Notary Services for Overseas Investors | WA Business Lawyers
​Trusted Legal Support for Doing Business in Australia
Looking to invest in Western Australia? WA Legal Solutions helps overseas investors with company setup, FIRB compliance, business purchases, and notarised documentation.
Introduction
At WA Legal Solutions, we provide strategic legal guidance to international investors, foreign-owned companies, and offshore entrepreneurs seeking to invest or operate in Western Australia. Whether you're acquiring property, setting up a company, or entering a joint venture, we ensure your investment is legally secure and commercially viable.
With extensive experience advising non-resident clients, we act as your on-the-ground legal partner in Australia — helping you navigate corporate, regulatory, and commercial requirements with clarity and confidence.
Our Legal Services for Overseas Investors
We assist with all aspects of inbound investment and business establishment in Western Australia, including:
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Company Formation & Structuring
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Registering Australian proprietary limited (Pty Ltd) companies
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Advising on shareholding, governance, and local director requirements
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Acting as ASIC-registered agent or contact person
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Drafting tailored constitutions and shareholder agreements
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Trust and joint venture structuring for asset protection
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Foreign Investment Review Board (FIRB) Advice
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Assessing FIRB notification and approval requirements
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Preparing applications for commercial land or business acquisition
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Advising on exemptions and compliance obligations
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Coordinating with your accountant or migration agent as needed
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Business & Property Acquisitions
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Legal due diligence on target businesses or real estate
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Drafting and reviewing sale contracts
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Advice on leases, licenses, and regulatory issues
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Supporting settlement and post-acquisition integration
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Cross-Border Contracts & Governance
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Shareholder, joint venture, and licensing agreements
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Distribution and service contracts between offshore and Australian entities
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Structuring decision-making and dispute resolution for cross-border operations
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Ongoing Compliance Support
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ASIC compliance and company secretarial services
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Annual governance and reporting obligations
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Acting as registered office and legal contact point
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Liaison with local advisers and government bodies
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Notary Public Services for International Documents​​
As an added value for overseas investors, WA Legal Solutions offers in-house Notary Public services to handle all necessary document certification and legalisation.
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Notarisation of international powers of attorney, company documents, and declarations
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Certification of identity documents for foreign regulatory bodies
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Witnessing of signatures for deeds, affidavits, and resolutions
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Preparation of notarial certificates for use in overseas jurisdictions
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Assistance with Apostille or authentication via the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT)
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This is especially useful for foreign investors requiring Australian documentation for use in their home countries or multi-jurisdictional transactions.
Who We Work With
We regularly advise:
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International business owners and company founders
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Foreign private investors and family offices
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Subsidiaries of multinational companies
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Offshore trusts and investment vehicles
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Relocation agents, accountants and migration advisers
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Overseas purchasers of Australian commercial property
