Yes, setting up as a sole trade is completely free, just need to fill in some paperwork. Setting up a Pty Ltd is a $399AU ASIC fee last I checked, and filling i

Yes, setting up as a sole trade is completely free, just need to fill in some paperwork. Setting up a Pty Ltd is a $399AU ASIC fee last I checked, and filling in some more paperwork. I used a service for this, which produced all of the necessary documentation for me, which cost only $200 extra. It then costs about $200-$300 a year to maintain through the annual ASIC renewal fee.