Lawpath New Business Index February 2026: 115,949 New Businesses and the Trends Shaping Australia’s Economy
115,949 new businesses were registered in Australia in February 2026. In most years, the month after January is where the energy drops off. Registrations ease. Momentum fades. The numbers return to normal. That did not happen this February. Growth accelerated. Company formations surged. A state not usually associated with startup activity posted the fastest growth […]
How Do I File a Trademark? (2026 Update)
A trademark is a great way to protect your intellectual property. Find out how to file a trademark here.
How Do I Choose My Company Name? (2026 Update)
Forming a new company requires a lot of important decisions. Read on to find out how to choose a company name.
How to Register your Business (2026 Update)
Learn about two aspects of registering your business: registering an ABN and registering a business name.
What Is A Company? (2026 Update)
Find out what a company is and whether this might be the company structure for you.
Buying and Selling a Business (2026 Update)
The purchase and sale of a business can be a legal headache. Read this article for everything you need to know about buying and selling a business.
How Do I Make A Will? (2026 Update)
A Will is an important legal document that communicates wishes to your estate. Learn how to make your will here.
Why you should have a Social Media Policy (2026 Update)
An article that gives an outline of how a social media policy can benefit you.
What Is Time Off in Lieu? (2026 Update)
Rather than be paid overtime, employees can sometimes receive Time Off In Lieu (TOIL) for extra hours worked. Find out what this means here.
How to Find Your ABN (2026 Update)
Your ABN is your business’s key identifier. But what happens if you misplace it? Read to find out more.
What’s the Difference Between a Branch and a Subsidiary? (2026 Update)
A branch and a subsidiary are both sub-categories of a broader company structure. Find out what they are and how they’re different here.
Lawpath New Business Index January 2026: The Data Behind Australia’s Business Formation Trends
More than 107,587 new businesses were registered in Australia in January 2026. At a glance, that signals a confident start to the year for entrepreneurship. Look deeper, and the figures reveal something more nuanced about how Australians are launching ventures, the structures they are selecting, and what this means for the competitive environment in 2026. […]
The Real Business Count: How Many Entrepreneurs Does Australia Really Have?
On 26 August, the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) released its latest Business Entries and Exits data. It shows Australia as having 2,729,648 actively trading businesses, marking a 2.5 % increase (or 66,650 more businesses) over the previous year. These figures are already being quoted in Parliament, dissected in research papers, and splashed across headlines as […]
Methodology for The Lawpath Business Index
A fresh lens on who’s starting businesses in Australia, and what their choices reveal.
What’s the Difference Between a Franchise and a Partnership?
Deciding what business structure to adopt is an important decision – find out the differences between a franchise and partnership here.
What’s a Product Disclosure Statement (PDS)?
A product disclosure statement (PDS) is a document you’ll see when you purchase a financial product. Read about them here.
Does It Matter Which State I Register My Company in?
Different laws may apply to your company depending on what state you are in. Read what you need to know here.
How to Onboard a New Employee Remotely
Trying to onboard an employee remotely? Not sure where to start? This article will cover the ins and outs of the entire process.