- The A$636 ASIC registration fee is the same whichever provider lodges it
- Lawpath is the stronger pick for legal documents and lawyer advice
- Sleek bundles registration, bookkeeping, BAS and tax in one plan
- Sleek payroll starts from A$25 a payslip; Lawpath charges A$50 per employee
Sleek vs Lawpath is a fair comparison to make, because both will register your Pty Ltd and both now sell accounting, tax and payroll on top. The difference is where each one started: Lawpath is a legal platform that added accounting, while Sleek’s company registration service sits inside a team of accountants and compliance specialists. This guide puts price, scope and support side by side, including the areas where Lawpath is the better choice.
What’s the short answer on Sleek vs Lawpath?
If your biggest need is contracts and legal advice, Lawpath is built for that. If you want one team to register the company and then run your bookkeeping, BAS, tax return and payroll, Sleek covers more of that work in a single plan. Here’s how the two compare on listed prices in October 2026.
| What you need | Sleek | Lawpath |
|---|---|---|
| Company registration | Launch from A$300/yr + A$636 ASIC fee; ASIC fee waived on Grow and Scale | A$636 ASIC fee only; tax registrations and extras as paid add-ons |
| Who prepares it | Done for you by Sleek’s team | Online form you complete yourself (10 to 20 minutes) |
| ASIC agent and annual review support | A$300/yr | Compliance plans A$799 to A$900/yr |
| Registered office address | A$300/yr (Sydney CBD, digital mailroom) | A$420/yr (Sydney, mail scanning) |
| Company accounting and tax | From A$1,800/yr for revenue under A$75k, bookkeeping included | Tax Plan A$2,700/yr for revenue under A$400k, bookkeeping quoted separately |
| Payroll | From A$25 per payslip | A$50 per employee per pay run, minimum 2 employees |
| Legal documents and lawyer advice | Not offered beyond your 8 company documents | 550+ templates from A$540/yr; unlimited lawyer consults from A$1,860/yr |
How are Sleek and Lawpath built differently?
Lawpath grew out of legal documents. Its core subscriptions are a template library with eSignatures and a Legal Advice plan that connects you with a network of independent lawyers, with registration, compliance and accounting sold alongside.
Sleek grew out of company setup and accounting. Registration, your ASIC agent, bookkeeping, BAS, tax returns and payroll all sit with the same team, run by CPA and CA-qualified accountants under registered tax agent number 26131380.
Neither model is better on its own. The right pick depends on whether your next 12 months look more like legal paperwork or more like bookkeeping, BAS and payroll.
How does Lawpath company registration compare with Sleek’s?
Lawpath company registration is the cheapest way in. You pay only the A$636 ASIC fee, fill in an online form that takes around 10 to 20 minutes, and Lawpath says most companies are registered within minutes of submission. ABN, TFN and GST registrations, legal documents and advice are add-ons.
Sleek prepares the application for you once your ID checks are done. Most companies are registered within 2 business days, and the fastest so far went live 43 minutes after ID checks. Here’s what each Sleek plan includes:
- Launch (from A$300/yr + A$636 ASIC fee): standard Pty Ltd registration, ABN registration, tax registrations (GST, PAYG and TFN), all 8 company documents drafted, a dedicated ASIC agent and phone and email support.
- Grow (from A$2,100/yr, ASIC fee waived): everything in Launch plus annual bookkeeping, BAS filing, tax return filing and a receipt management app.
- Scale (from A$2,400/yr, ASIC fee waived): everything in Grow plus an ASIC-compliant registered address in Sydney’s CBD and a digital mailroom.
The A$636 fee goes to ASIC whoever lodges, as set out in ASIC’s fee schedule. For a full breakdown of first-year costs, see our guide to the cost to incorporate a company in Australia.
What does ongoing ASIC compliance cost with each?
Every Pty Ltd pays an ASIC annual review fee of A$342 (from 1 July 2026), and neither provider includes it in their plans. What you’re paying a provider for is the admin around it: acting as your ASIC agent, lodging company changes and keeping you clear of late fees.
- Sleek: the ASIC agent and annual review service is A$300 a year, and a virtual office address with a digital mailroom is another A$300 a year.
- Lawpath: its compliance plans are listed at A$799 to A$900 a year on annual contracts, and its Sydney virtual office is A$35 a month (A$420 a year) on an annual contract.
Both cover the core job. The gap is mainly price, so check exactly which company changes each plan includes before you sign up.
How do Lawpath accounting plans compare with Sleek’s?
Lawpath accounting is run by in-house accountants who hold CPA or CA qualifications. Its company Tax Plan costs A$225 a month on an annual contract (A$2,700 upfront) and covers a dedicated tax agent, BAS lodgements, annual financial statements and your company tax return for businesses under A$400,000 in revenue. Bookkeeping and any overdue lodgements are quoted separately.
Sleek’s online accounting services for companies start at A$1,800 a year for businesses with revenue up to A$75,000. Above that, the price steps up by revenue band, so compare quotes at your own turnover rather than the starting prices. Here’s what changes between the two Sleek tiers:
- Starter (from A$1,800/yr): quarterly bookkeeping and reconciliations, quarterly BAS and IAS, your company tax return and a dedicated accountant.
- Pro (from A$3,780/yr): monthly bookkeeping, monthly BAS and IAS, Xero and Dext included, and a direct line to your Australian accountant.
The real difference is bookkeeping. If you’d rather not reconcile your own accounts, Sleek’s plans include it, while Lawpath accounting expects your books to be kept up to date before your tax agent starts.
Is Lawpath payroll cheaper than Sleek’s?
Lawpath payroll is priced at A$50 per employee per pay run, with a minimum of 2 employees. It includes payslips, leave tracking, Single Touch Payroll (STP) reporting and super payments, handled by a dedicated payroll specialist.
Sleek’s payroll services start from A$25 per payslip and cover pay runs, PAYG withholding, STP lodgement and super at the current 12% Superannuation Guarantee rate, paid on payday. For a team of 3 paid fortnightly (26 pay runs), that works out to:
- Lawpath: 3 employees × 26 pay runs × A$50 = A$3,900 a year
- Sleek: 78 payslips (3 employees × 26 pay runs) × A$25 = A$1,950 a year
The more often you pay staff, the wider that gap gets. If you’re hiring your first employee, also check the minimums, because Lawpath’s 2-employee floor means a solo hire is billed as two.
Where does Lawpath come out ahead?
Lawpath is the stronger option for legal work, and it’s worth saying so plainly. Here’s where it wins:
- Legal documents: 550+ templates, from employment contracts to shareholder agreements, on its Essentials plan from A$540 a year.
- Lawyer access: unlimited 30-minute consultations and contract reviews on the Legal Advice plan (A$1,860 a year).
- Do-it-yourself registration: if you’re confident filling in the ASIC form and only want the company, paying the government fee alone is hard to beat.
Sleek doesn’t give legal advice. If contracts are your main concern, Lawpath or a lawyer is the better fit for that part of the business.
Where does Sleek come out ahead?
Sleek is the stronger Lawpath alternative once the company exists and the ongoing work starts. Here’s where it wins:
- One team for the numbers: registration, ASIC agent, bookkeeping, BAS, tax return and payroll are handled together, so nothing falls between providers.
- Bookkeeping included: even the Starter accounting plan reconciles your accounts each quarter.
- Lower running costs: ASIC agent, registered address and payroll are all priced below Lawpath’s listed rates.
- Proof of track record: Sleek is ASIC registered agent 47659 and is rated 4.7 on Google.
Which should you choose?
Start with the work you expect to pay for most often over the next year. Then match it to the provider built for that work.
Lawpath is likely the better fit if:
- You need contracts, terms or a shareholders agreement drafted or reviewed.
- You want to register the company yourself for the government fee only.
- Your bookkeeping is already up to date and you only need lodgements.
Sleek is likely the better Lawpath alternative if:
- You want registration done for you and your tax registrations sorted at the same time.
- You’d rather hand off bookkeeping, BAS and your tax return than do them yourself.
- You’re about to put staff on payroll and want it run alongside your accounts.
How Sleek helps with company setup, accounting and payroll
Sleek registers your Pty Ltd, acts as your ASIC agent and then keeps your books, BAS, tax return and payroll on track with a dedicated accountant. You can compare every plan on our Sleek AU pricing page before you speak to anyone.
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Prices may vary with current promotions — check the latest on the relevant page. Lawpath prices are as listed on lawpath.com.au on 7 October 2026.
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FAQs on sleek vs lawpath
Can you use Sleek and Lawpath together?
Yes. Plenty of founders keep a legal platform or lawyer for contracts and use an accounting provider for the numbers. Because the two services barely overlap after registration, you only pay each one for the work it does best.
Do you need a lawyer to register a Pty Ltd company?
No. Registering with ASIC is an administrative lodgement that you, a registered agent or an accounting provider can complete. A lawyer becomes useful later, for example when you add investors and need a shareholders agreement.
Which is better if you're registering from overseas?
Every Australian Pty Ltd needs at least one director who ordinarily lives in Australia. Sleek can provide a nominee resident director (from A$7,500 a year) and helps founders register an Australian company from overseas. Lawpath also lists a resident director service, so compare what each includes.
