Australia to US expansion
Take your Australian business to the US, with the legals done right
Your Australian contracts and policies will not protect you in America. We get your US customer terms, privacy compliance and contracts launch-ready on fixed fees, so you can start selling without state-by-state surprises.
- US-ready terms, privacy and contracts, drafted for your business
- Fixed fees agreed up front, quoted free within 1 business day
- One team that understands both Australian and US rules
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Scope your US expansion
Tell us where you are at and we will come back with fixed-fee options, usually within 1 business day.
Why Australian documents fail in the United States
Cross-border expansion fails legally in predictable ways. These are the four we fix most often.
Your Australian terms will not hold up
US courts will not apply the Australian Consumer Law. Consumer guarantees, liability clauses and refund terms all need to be rewritten for US law, not copied across.
Privacy is state-by-state
There is no single US Privacy Act. California, Virginia, Colorado and a growing list of states each have their own privacy laws, and your Australian policy does not cover them.
Hiring in the US is different
At-will employment, state wage laws and contractor classification rules look nothing like the Fair Work system. Getting it wrong is one of the most expensive mistakes expanding businesses make.
Entity and tax questions stall launches
Delaware C-Corp, LLC or just sell direct from Australia? The right answer depends on your model, and guessing wrong creates tax and liability headaches later.
Everything you need to launch in the US
Each project is scoped to your business, delivered on a fixed fee, with a lawyer you can actually talk to.
US customer terms of service
Drafted for US law, with the disclaimers and liability protections US courts expect.
US privacy policy and compliance
Covers CCPA and other state privacy laws that apply to your customers.
Contract review and localisation
Your supplier, partner and customer contracts adapted from Australian to US law.
Hiring documents
Offer letters, contractor agreements and IP assignments built for US hires.
Entity structure advice
Practical guidance on whether and where to incorporate in the US.
IP and brand protection
USPTO trade mark strategy so your brand is protected before you scale.
What changes between Australia and the US
The US is not one market, it is fifty. Federal law sits on top of state rules that differ on consumer protection, privacy and employment. Here is what that means for the documents you already have.
| Legal area | Australia | United States |
|---|---|---|
| Consumer protection | Australian Consumer Law implies non-excludable consumer guarantees into every consumer sale. | FTC Act plus state consumer protection statutes. Disclaimers and warranty terms are drafted very differently. |
| Privacy and data | Privacy Act 1988 and the Australian Privacy Principles, one national regime. | No federal equivalent. CCPA in California plus a patchwork of state laws, each with its own thresholds and notice requirements. |
| Employment | Fair Work Act with awards, minimum entitlements and unfair dismissal protection. | At-will employment in most states, state wage and hour laws, and strict contractor classification tests. |
| Company setup | ASIC registration, one national registry with an ACN. | Incorporation is state-based. Delaware is standard for corporations, but you may also need foreign qualification in states where you operate. |
| Sales tax | GST, one national system. | State and local sales tax with economic nexus rules that can apply even without a physical presence. |
| Trade marks | IP Australia registration protects you across Australia. | Australian rights do not extend to the US. You need a USPTO filing to protect your brand. |
Consumer protection
Australia
Australian Consumer Law implies non-excludable consumer guarantees into every consumer sale.
United States
FTC Act plus state consumer protection statutes. Disclaimers and warranty terms are drafted very differently.
Privacy and data
Australia
Privacy Act 1988 and the Australian Privacy Principles, one national regime.
United States
No federal equivalent. CCPA in California plus a patchwork of state laws, each with its own thresholds and notice requirements.
Employment
Australia
Fair Work Act with awards, minimum entitlements and unfair dismissal protection.
United States
At-will employment in most states, state wage and hour laws, and strict contractor classification tests.
Company setup
Australia
ASIC registration, one national registry with an ACN.
United States
Incorporation is state-based. Delaware is standard for corporations, but you may also need foreign qualification in states where you operate.
Sales tax
Australia
GST, one national system.
United States
State and local sales tax with economic nexus rules that can apply even without a physical presence.
Trade marks
Australia
IP Australia registration protects you across Australia.
United States
Australian rights do not extend to the US. You need a USPTO filing to protect your brand.
Fixed-fee US expansion packages
Every package is scoped to your business and quoted as a fixed fee, for free, before you commit. The price we quote is the price you pay.
US Market Entry Essentials
The minimum legal foundation to start selling to US customers with confidence.
- US customer terms of service
- Privacy policy covering CCPA and US state privacy laws
- FTC and state consumer protection review of your offer
- Attorney consultation on your launch plan
Launch Ready Pack
Everything in Essentials, plus the contracts you need to hire and trade locally.
- Everything in US Market Entry Essentials
- Employment offer letters and contractor agreements
- Supplier or distribution agreement review
- Entity advice (Delaware C-Corp, LLC or direct sales)
Full Expansion Support
A dedicated legal team across your whole US expansion, on ongoing fixed fees.
- US entity formation and registered agent support
- IP protection and USPTO trade mark strategy
- Ongoing contract drafting and review
- Priority access to your legal team
Every project is quoted individually for free before you commit, and the quoted fixed fee is the price you pay.
From quote to launch-ready in three steps
No hourly billing and no surprises. You know the price and the timeline before any work starts.
Get a free quote
Tell us about your expansion plans and our legal consultants prepare a fixed-fee quote, usually within 1 business day.
Accept online
Review your quote, accept online and e-sign your engagement letter. The price you accept is the price you pay.
Work with your lawyer
Speak with a legal expert by phone or video, then receive your documents, ready to use in your new market.
Get a free quote
Tell us about your expansion plans and our legal consultants prepare a fixed-fee quote, usually within 1 business day.
Accept online
Review your quote, accept online and e-sign your engagement letter. The price you accept is the price you pay.
Work with your lawyer
Speak with a legal expert by phone or video, then receive your documents, ready to use in your new market.
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No, and this is the most common mistake we see. Australian terms are built around the Australian Consumer Law, and clauses like consumer guarantee acknowledgements make no sense in the US. US courts expect different warranty disclaimers, arbitration clauses and liability language. We redraft your terms for US law rather than translating them line by line.
Not always. Many Australian businesses start by selling directly from their Australian entity, then incorporate in the US once revenue or hiring justifies it. The right timing depends on your tax position, whether you are hiring US staff, and what your customers and investors expect. We give you practical advice on when and where to incorporate as part of your quote.
It depends on where your customers are and how much data you process. California's CCPA is the best known, but Virginia, Colorado, Connecticut, Texas and other states have their own laws with different thresholds. We map which laws apply to your actual footprint and draft a privacy policy that covers them.
Every project is different, so we quote each one individually rather than publishing one-size-fits-all prices. You tell us what you need, and we send you a free, fixed-fee quote, usually within 1 business day. No hourly billing, and the quoted price is exactly what you pay.
Most projects are delivered within 5 working days of accepting your quote. Complex work like multi-state compliance reviews or negotiated contracts can take longer, and we tell you the timeline in your quote before you commit.
Yes. We prepare offer letters, employment agreements, contractor agreements and IP assignment documents drafted for the state you are hiring in. We also flag the contractor classification rules that catch out Australian businesses used to the Fair Work system.
No. Trade mark rights are territorial, so an IP Australia registration gives you nothing in the US. If your brand matters to your expansion, a USPTO filing should happen early, before you build a US customer base under that name. We handle the strategy and filing.
You tell us what you need, and we send you a free, fixed-fee quote, usually within 1 business day. If you accept, that price is locked. No hourly billing, no surprise invoices, and you can ask your lawyer questions throughout the project without watching a clock.
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Get a free, fixed-fee quote for your expansion legals, usually within 1 business day.