Starting a business in Melbourne’s competitive landscape requires more than just a great idea—it demands rock-solid financial foundations. At Mizael Partners, we’ve helped hundreds of Melbourne startups navigate complex financial decisions, secure funding, and scale successfully.
Whether you’re bootstrapping from your garage or preparing for Series A, our startup- focused accountants provide the strategic guidance and compliance support you need to focus on what matters most: growing your business.
Choose the right foundation from day one. We’ll help you decide between sole trader, company, partnership, or trust structures based on your growth plans, tax efficiency, and investor requirements. Get it right the first time and avoid costly restructures later.
Melbourne startups can claim up to 43.5% back on eligible R&D activities. We’ll identify qualifying expenses, manage compliance requirements, and maximise your rebate. Plus, we’ll help you access grants like the Accelerating Commercialisation Program and state-based innovation funding.
Never run out of runway again. Our 13-week cash flow forecasts and scenario planning help you make informed decisions about hiring, marketing spend, and growth investments. We’ll also prepare financial models for investor presentations.
Streamline your operations with integrated Xero, MYOB, or QuickBooks setups. We’ll configure automated bank feeds, expense management, and payroll systems that scale with your team. All accessible from anywhere, anytime.
Prepare for funding rounds with confidence. We provide monthly management reports, KPI dashboards, and investor-grade financial statements that demonstrate your startup’s growth trajectory and financial discipline.
Minimise tax while staying compliant. We handle BAS lodgements, income tax returns, PAYG obligations, and provide strategic advice on timing income recognition, expense claims, and equity arrangements.
* Available for new business clients only.
It depends on your funding plans, number of founders, and growth strategy. Most tech startups benefit from a company structure for investment flexibility, while service-based startups might prefer sole trader initially. We’ll assess your specific situation and recommend the optimal structure.
Absolutely. We’re registered R&D tax advisors and have helped Melbourne startups claim millions in R&D rebates. We handle everything from eligibility assessment to lodgement and compliance reviews.
We prepare investor-ready financial statements, cash flow forecasts, and due diligence materials. We also provide ongoing CFO advisory services to help you understand valuations, term sheets, and equity dilution impacts.
Ideally before you start trading. Getting your structure, systems, and compliance right from day one saves significant time and money later. At minimum, engage an accountant before your first BAS lodgement or when you have employees.
Don’t just take our word for it. Hear from some of the clients we have had the pleasure of working with.
