australian businesses

It is crucial that Australian companies opening and operating in the United States have a knowledgeable and trustworthy legal advisor on the ground here. Australian businesses operating in America need an expert business lawyer who understands their business, understands both Australian and American law and the unique issues faced by Australian companies operating in America, and has the knowledge and experience to guide them on the path to “making it in America.”

Tim is that lawyer. Tim specializes in working with Australian businesses setting up and operating in the United States. Tim knows first-hand the challenges and legal issues faced by Australians starting and running businesses in the America. Born and raised in Sydney, Tim has deep ties to the business community in Australia, and is trusted by numerous Australian businesses operating in the United States to help them navigate the legal landscape here.

The legal services Tim provides Australian businesses include:

• guiding you through the process of establishing your business operations in the United States (see Business Formation section);

• advising on all American legal issues relevant to your business (see Business Law section);

• acting as the registered agent in California for your Australian company;

• advising on the unique legal issues faced by foreign companies operating in the United States, including in relation to international trade, customs, anti-terrorism and money laundering, and corporate governance;

• representing your Australian business in litigation in United States courts (see Disputes and Litigation section);

• handling the logistics of opening a business in the United States on your behalf, including applying for Employer Identification Numbers with the IRS, opening bank accounts, inspecting premises on your behalf and signing leases, arranging cell phones and internet contracts, and other practical matters necessary for a new business; and

• acting as the General Counsel for the American operations of your Australian business (see General Counsel Services section).

Furthermore, as a lawyer admitted to practice law in both Australia and California, Tim can also advise your American business on issues under Australian law and vice versa.  Tim is uniquely qualified to advise on issues under both Australian and American law, making him the ideal legal partner for businesses operating in both Australia and America.

In addition to legal services, Tim has a network of professionals - including accountants, financial advisors, mortgage brokers, investment funds, and specialist immigration and tax lawyers - to provide the complete “one-stop shop” service to Australian businesses setting up and operating in the United States.  And is happy to pick you up from LAX!

Tim has assisted Australian businesses of all types – including in industries such as hospitality, alcohol, health and fitness, fashion, media, music and entertainment, and content creation – navigate the legal challenges of establishing and operating in the United States.  And numerous Australian businesses trust Tim to oversee their American operations using O’Ryan Law’s General Counsel Services.

If you are an Australian business, start-up, creative or entrepreneur planning on cracking the American market, O’Ryan Law is your essential partner.