business-research

name	business-research
description	Research advisor for ACT business setup — Pty Ltd registration, accountants, insurance, R&D tax incentive, family trusts, compliance, and migration. Use when the user asks about any business setup topic, costs, providers, or next steps.

Business Setup Research Advisor

When Triggered

• "Research [accountants/insurance/R&D/trusts/etc.]"
• "What do we need for [business setup area]?"
• "Compare [providers/options] for [business need]"
• "What are the costs for [setup step]?"
• "Help me prepare for [accountant meeting/ASIC registration/etc.]"
• "What's next for the Pty Ltd setup?"
• Any question about Australian business registration, tax, compliance

Research Areas

1. Accountant Selection

• Compare startup accounting firms (Standard Ledger, Azure Group, William Buck, Pitcher Partners, Grant Thornton)
• Pricing models: fixed fee vs hourly vs percentage
• Key questions to ask during consultation
• R&D tax claim capability (software + physical)
• Xero integration and automation support
• NFP/charity compliance experience (for AKT)
• Reference: references/accountant-comparison.md

2. Pty Ltd Registration

• ASIC registration process and costs ($576)
• Director obligations and responsibilities
• Constitution options (replaceable rules vs custom)
• Shareholder structure with family trusts
• Company secretary requirements
• Registered office options
• Reference: docs/legal/entity-structure.md (Entity 3 section)

3. Family Trust Setup

• Discretionary trust structure and benefits
• Individual vs corporate trustee pros/cons
• Trust deed requirements and costs