Below is an indication of the services provided by the Migration Bureau’s sister professional business consulting and legal advisory division, ODG Associates.

  Assistance with the preparation of a comprehensive business plan that meets the official immigration criteria.

  Guidance on sourcing an appropriate business for sale that will meet the immigration guidelines.

  Liaising directly with you to ascertain your business intentions and objectives.

  Answering questions as to the viability of your business idea.

  Researching laws and regulations governing the operation of your proposed business in your intended destination.

  Advice prepared by our research team sent regularly on key areas of Australian, New Zealand or Canadian life, work, law and business.

  Assistance from our in-house advisory department and liaison with specialised associates for advice on any business, personal, legal or commercial issues.

  Handling company incorporation.

  Employment contract advice and preparation.

  Assistance with taxation and investment planning.

  Assistance with new “start-up” businesses, including the establishment of bookkeeping procedures, obtaining official tax registration numbers, opening company bank accounts, and on-going business advisory and management consultancy services.

  Identifying businesses or properties listed for sale that meet your specifications together with the conditions of your residency visas.

  Assistance with due diligence and valuation/conveyancing procedures when purchasing an existing business or property.

  Guidance on complying with government overseas/foreign investment regulations when purchasing property or undertaking substantial investments.

  Establishing introductions and personalised referrals to lawyers, accountants, government agencies, banks, industry associations and other related organisations.