Online Business Lawyers for Australian Small Business
Running a business means legal questions never arrive at a convenient time. A supplier wants a signed agreement by Friday. A customer disputes an invoice. Your new brand name might already be taken. The Legal Shop is an online business law firm built for exactly these moments: qualified Australian lawyers, fixed fees quoted upfront, and no office visit required.
What can our business lawyers help with?
We work with startups, online businesses and established small businesses across Australia. Our core services include:
- Business structure advice: sole trader, company, trust or partnership, and what each means for you.
- Company set up, constitutions and founder documents.
- Commercial contracts: client agreements, supply and distribution agreements, terms of trade.
- Online shops, apps and marketplaces: website terms and conditions, privacy policies and subscription terms.
- IT, SaaS and software agreements, including AI-related contract terms.
- Trade marks and brand protection.
- Retail and commercial lease reviews.
- Buying or selling a business.
How does working with an online business lawyer work?
Working with us is deliberately simple:
- Tell us what you do. Email us, use the enquiry form, or book a free consultation and describe your business in plain English.
- Get a fixed fee quote. We work out exactly what legals you need and quote the full cost upfront, before any work starts. No hourly billing, no surprises.
- Engage us. Sign our engagement letter electronically and we start work straight away.
- Get your legals. Documents are usually delivered by email within 5 working days each.
Everything happens by phone, video call and email, so it makes no difference whether you are in Melbourne, Perth, Brisbane or a regional town: you get the same lawyer, the same advice and the same fixed fee.
Why choose The Legal Shop?
We are an award-winning small business law firm (Best Small Business Law Firm, Melbourne, Australian Enterprise Awards 2024). Our founder spent almost a decade advising international retail and fashion brands before bringing that big-business experience to small business owners. That matters because your contracts are only as good as the commercial experience behind them.
We are also fully transparent on fees. Every job is quoted as a fixed fee before we start, so you can make a commercial decision about your legal spend the same way you would any other business cost.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need a business lawyer for my small business?
Not for everything, but for the documents your business relies on, yes. Contracts you sign, terms you trade on, and the structure you operate under all carry real financial consequences if they go wrong. A lawyer’s job is to catch those problems while they are still cheap to fix.
How much does a business lawyer cost?
With us, exactly what we quote you and nothing more. We provide a fixed fee quote upfront for every piece of work, once we understand what your business needs. Your first consultation is free and there is no obligation to proceed.
Can you help me if I am not in Melbourne?
Yes. We are based in Melbourne and work with clients Australia-wide. Because we operate online, distance makes no difference to the service you receive.
What legal documents do most small businesses need?
Most trading businesses need, at minimum: a clear structure (and company documents if incorporated), terms and conditions for how they sell, a privacy policy if they collect customer information, and written agreements with key suppliers or clients. The right mix depends on your business, which is what the free consultation works out.
Ready to get started?
Tell us what your business does and we will take care of the rest. Book a free consultation with our friendly, qualified lawyers today.
