Corporate Trust & Compliance Partners
Everything you need to stay compliant in Australia
From appointing a resident director to ongoing compliance support, IGD's resident director service handles every stage of your local obligations.
Resident Director Appointment
Meet the formal requirements under Section 201A of the Corporations Act 2001 instantly.
Ongoing Compliance
Continuous corporate monitoring, ASIC agent lodgements, and annual review assistance.
Fast Turnaround
Secure and appoint your vetted resident director within 3 to 5 business days after validation.
Secure Custody Agreement
Complete operational and financial protection backed by custom constitutions and indemnity deeds.
From application to ongoing compliance in four simple steps
Apply Online
Complete a quick application form. Provide key details about your business goals and director requirements.
Partner Matching
We match you with a vetted resident director who meets your industry profile and structural needs.
Custody Agreement
We execute custom legal protection deeds and access agreements to secure your board authority.
Ongoing Governance
We lodge formal ASIC filings and support your corporate secretary and regulatory duties year-round.
Your Australian presence, fully covered
Everything you need to meet your legal, tax, and compliance obligations, stay ahead of deadlines, and operate with confidence in Australia.
Active representation
Your resident director represents your entity locally, ensuring compliance with the Corporations Act 2001.
Expert advisory
Direct access to corporate registry, legal, and local accounting experts to support your business expansion.
Board control
Maintain 100% operational and financial control over your company while satisfying local residency rules.
Safeguards & Insurance
Robust indemnity deeds, custom constitutions, and director liability alignment to protect all stakeholders.
Sarah Jenkins
COO, GlobalTech Logistics
"Appointing an Australian resident director was the final legal hurdle for our Sydney expansion. IGD made the entire process incredibly straightforward. Within days we had a qualified local representative, and their ongoing compliance portal gives our global board complete peace of mind."
Frequently asked questions
Everything you need to know about corporate residency, custody access, and director duties under the Corporations Act.
Under Section 201A of the Corporations Act 2001, every proprietary company registered in Australia must have at least one director who ordinarily resides in Australia. If your founders or executive directors reside overseas, you must appoint a local resident director to legally register and maintain the company.
A resident director must be an individual (not a corporate body), be at least 18 years old, and ordinarily reside in Australia. They must also have a valid Director Identification Number (DIN) and fulfill all fiduciary duties outlined in the Corporations Act.
No. While the resident director is registered with ASIC to fulfill legal requirements, we establish a comprehensive Custody Agreement and Indemnity Deeds. This ensures that operational, financial, and strategic control remains 100% with you. The resident director will not have bank signing authority or daily executive power unless explicitly authorized.
Our process is fast and efficient. Once your application is submitted and preliminary background/due diligence checks are completed, we can match you with a resident director who meets your industry profile and structure, and formally lodge the appointment with ASIC within 3 to 5 business days.
We implement a robust, multi-layered security framework, including: (1) A tailored Deed of Indemnity, Access, and Insurance, (2) Clear Custody Agreements defining roles and exclusions, and (3) Alignment with your company's Director and Officer (D&O) liability insurance to securely protect all parties.
Yes, absolutely. If one of your foreign directors relocates to Australia or you hire a local manager to serve as director, you can terminate the resident director service. We will assist you with drafting the resignation resolutions and lodging the director update forms with ASIC.
The resident director ensures the company complies with local statutory obligations, receives official regulatory correspondence from ASIC and the ATO, and signs standard board resolutions or annual financial statements as required by law.
Yes, strictly. All matchmaking and ongoing advisory services are protected by comprehensive non-disclosure agreements (NDAs) and professional confidentiality frameworks, ensuring your IP, financial data, and operations are completely secure.
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