General
IR Legal specialises in immigration law, corporate and commercial law, and tax law. We offer strategic legal advice and representation to individuals, entrepreneurs, and businesses.
Our offices are in Gold Coast, Australia and Wellington, New Zealand. We work with clients both locally and internationally, particularly those with cross-border legal needs.
We work with a wide range of clients, including individuals, startup businesses, SMEs, multinational corporations, and investors. Many of our clients have international connections or cross-border legal concerns.
Yes. We regularly work with clients across different cities and countries via phone, video conferencing, and email.
You can book a consultation by filling out our contact form on our website, calling our office, or emailing us at office@irlegal.lawyer. We offer in-person, phone, and video consultations.
Please bring or email any relevant documents relating to your legal matter, including identification documents, contracts, letters from authorities, or previous legal advice, if any.
We typically offer a short initial consultation at a fixed or complimentary rate depending on the matter. Longer or more detailed consultations may be charged at our standard hourly rate or as agreed in advance.
We accept payment via bank transfer, and online payment gateways using credit cards or debit cards.
Immigration Law
We assist with a wide range of visas, including skilled migrant, business and investor, partner, student, employer-sponsored visas and state-sponsored visas. We also provide appeals and review services.
Yes. We have significant experience with complex cases including character and health waivers, partnership verification, overstayer issues, and appeals to immigration tribunals.
Yes, we assist with appeals to the Immigration and Protection Tribunal (New Zealand) and Administrative Review Tribunal (Australia) and can also request Ministerial Intervention or represent clients in judicial review proceedings where appropriate.
Yes. We advise both employers and employees on the requirements for employer-sponsored and accredited employer visas, including compliance with immigration law.
Absolutely. We have extensive experience guiding clients through investor and business migration pathways, including the preparation of business plans, investment structures, and source of funds documentation.
Yes. We advise students on study visas, post-study work visas, and transition options to residency.
Yes. If you’re unsure about your eligibility or legal standing, we offer comprehensive immigration assessments based on your personal circumstances.
Corporate & Commercial Law
Yes. We provide end-to-end legal support for business formation, structuring, business sale and purchase, lease agreements and assignment of leases, shareholder agreements, and compliance matters.
We can help you set up sole trader entities, partnerships, companies, and trusts. We also advise on governance structures, shareholder rights, and exit planning.
Yes. We offer full transactional support for business purchases or sales, including due diligence, negotiation, contract drafting, and post-settlement matters.
Absolutely. We draft, review, and negotiate contracts including service agreements, joint venture agreements, and terms of trade.
Yes. We regularly prepare and review contracts such as lease agreements, franchise agreements, supply contracts, shareholder agreements, and non-disclosure agreements (NDAs).
Yes. We offer general counsel services, compliance advice, and contract management support for businesses on an ongoing or retainer basis.
Tax Law
Yes, we advise on tax residency, capital gains tax, international tax matters, business structuring, GST, tax debt negotiations and tax relief arrangements, disputes with tax authorities, and advice on state revenue.
Yes. We represent individuals and businesses in tax disputes, audits, and reviews, including communication with tax authorities and dispute resolution processes.
Yes. We help clients navigate tax residency issues, international income reporting, foreign investment tax obligations, and double tax agreements.
Yes. We often collaborate with tax agents, accountants, and financial advisors to ensure our clients receive integrated legal and financial solutions.
Yes. We provide tax planning advice tailored to returning residents, expatriates, and foreign investors to ensure legal compliance and effective structuring.
Client Experience and Ethics
You will receive regular updates via email or phone, and you’ll have direct access to the lawyer managing your case. We aim to be clear and proactive in all communications.
We are bound by strict professional duties of confidentiality. Your information is handled securely and never disclosed without your consent, unless required by law.
We take complaints seriously. If you’re unhappy with any aspect of our service, we encourage you to contact us directly so we can address your concerns. We also comply with the relevant legal profession complaint procedures.
We are accessible 7 days a week. You can contact us via email, phone, text, Messenger and WhatsApp.
Fees & Process
Our fees depend on the complexity and nature of your matter. We offer transparent pricing and will provide a fee estimate after our initial consultation.
Yes, for certain services such as visa applications, appeals to the Tribunals or contract drafting, we offer fixed-fee packages.
Timeframes vary depending on the legal issue. During our consultation, we’ll give you an estimated timeline based on your circumstances.
Still Have Questions?
If your question isn’t listed here, feel free to contact us at office@irlegal.lawyer or call +61 4 1219 6679 (Australia), +64 27 566 1155 (New Zealand). We’re here to help.
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