Overseas Entities Operating in Australia: How to Transfer Staff to Austral

If you need clarity on how to legally and strategically transfer overseas staff to Australia, this webinar is for you.

If you are planning to expand your business in Australia, transferring key staff can be critical to protecting your intellectual property, maintaining operational control, and ensuring commercial continuity.

Australia’s employer sponsorship and visa framework is complex, highly regulated, and increasingly scrutinised. Structuring this incorrectly can result in visa refusals, compliance investigations, financial penalties, and operational delays.

This live online webinar is designed specifically for SME owners, directors, and senior decision-makers who need clarity on how to legally and strategically transfer overseas staff to Australia.

Who Should Attend

This session is suitable for:

• Overseas SME owners expanding into Australia

• Foreign companies establishing an Australian branch or subsidiary

• Directors planning intercompany staff transfers

• HR and operations managers responsible for sponsorship compliance

• Business owners seeking long-term workforce certainty

If you are responsible for growth, compliance, or staffing strategy, this session is built for you.

What You Will Learn

1. Entry Strategy for Overseas Businesses

• Do you need an Australian entity before sponsoring staff

• Branch versus subsidiary considerations

• Business registration and sponsorship eligibility

• Demonstrating lawful and active operations

2. Employer Sponsorship Pathways

• Standard Business Sponsorship requirements

• Sponsorship obligations and compliance risk

• Genuine position and genuine need tests

• Market salary requirements

3. Visa Options for Staff Transfers

• Temporary sponsored visa pathways

• Skills in Demand visa framework

• Employer Nomination Scheme permanent pathway

• Labour Agreements for niche or specialised roles

4. Intercompany Transfers and Executive Mobility

• Transferring senior executives and key personnel

• Shareholding structures and visa implications

• Directors versus employees

• Common refusal triggers for overseas entities

5. Compliance and Risk Management

• Record-keeping and reporting obligations

• Fair Work and migration compliance overlap

• Monitoring and enforcement trends

• Avoiding common sponsorship breaches

6. Long-Term Workforce Planning

• When to transfer versus recruit locally

• Permanent residency pathways for key staff

• Structuring workforce mobility to support business growth

What You Will Walk Away With

By the end of this webinar, you will have:

• A clear legal framework for transferring overseas staff

• Practical steps to reduce refusal risk

• Understanding of sponsorship compliance obligations

• Strategic insight into aligning visa planning with commercial expansion

This is not a generic immigration session. It is a commercially focused discussion designed for business operators.

Event Details

Format: Live Online Webinar 
Duration: 60 minutes plus Q&A 
Cost: Complimentary 

Why You Should Attend

Transferring staff into Australia is not just a visa issue. It is a structural business decision that affects compliance exposure, taxation, workforce stability, and long-term growth.

If you are planning to move key personnel into Australia, this session will provide the clarity you need before making costly decisions.

Secure Your Spot

Places are limited to ensure meaningful Q&A.

Register now to gain structured, practical guidance on transferring overseas staff to Australia with confidence.