Are these legal checklists free to use?

Yes. Every checklist and guide on this page is free to read, share and cite. They contain general information only and are not a substitute for advice on your own circumstances.

Can accountants, brokers and associations link to these checklists?

Yes. Each resource has a citation link you can copy and share with clients or members. Please link to the page rather than copying the content in full.

Do the checklists replace a lawyer reviewing my documents?

No. A checklist helps you spot the issues to raise. A lawyer should review the actual lease, contract or agreement before you sign, because the risk sits in the specific wording.

How much does it cost to have a lawyer review my document?

Every Envision Legal matter is quoted as a fixed fee before work starts, so you know the cost upfront. Send an enquiry with your document and we will scope it.

Free resources

Australian Business Legal Checklists

Our business checklists and chaptered guides, in one place. Accountants, brokers and industry associations are welcome to share or cite any of them: copy the link under each one.

Envision Legal — Australian business legal resources

Guide
The Australian Business Legal Guide
A long-form guide to the legal foundations of running a business in Australia — structure, contracts, people, IP, regulation, disputes and growth. Plain English, no jargon.
<a href="https://envisionlegal.com.au/guides/australian-business-legal-guide">The Australian Business Legal Guide</a> — Envision Legal
Guide
The Commercial Contracts Guide
A long-form guide to Australian commercial contracts — anatomy, risk allocation, MSAs and SOWs, negotiation, execution and variation. Written for people who sign contracts without a legal team.
<a href="https://envisionlegal.com.au/guides/commercial-contracts-guide">The Commercial Contracts Guide</a> — Envision Legal
Guide
The Financial Services Guide
A long-form guide to Australian financial services regulation — when you need an AFSL, authorised representative arrangements, ASIC obligations, disclosure, marketing and promotion rules, compliance systems, breach reporting and enforcement.
<a href="https://envisionlegal.com.au/guides/financial-services-guide">The Financial Services Guide</a> — Envision Legal
Checklist
Commercial Lease Review Checklist
The 24 clauses we check on every commercial and retail lease before a client signs — and the traps that cost tenants the most money.
<a href="https://envisionlegal.com.au/resources/commercial-lease-checklist">Commercial Lease Review Checklist</a> — Envision Legal
Checklist
SaaS & Software Agreement Checklist
What belongs in Australian SaaS terms — subscription, data, uptime, liability and termination — whether you're the vendor or the customer.
<a href="https://envisionlegal.com.au/resources/saas-agreement-checklist">SaaS & Software Agreement Checklist</a> — Envision Legal
Checklist
Buying a Business Checklist
Due diligence, structure and completion steps for an Australian business acquisition — asset sale or share sale.
<a href="https://envisionlegal.com.au/resources/buying-a-business-checklist">Buying a Business Checklist</a> — Envision Legal
Checklist
Shareholders Agreement Checklist
The decisions co-owners should settle in writing before a disagreement makes them expensive.
<a href="https://envisionlegal.com.au/resources/shareholders-agreement-checklist">Shareholders Agreement Checklist</a> — Envision Legal
Checklist
Startup Legal Checklist
The order to do things in when you're building an Australian startup — from incorporation to your first raise.
<a href="https://envisionlegal.com.au/resources/startup-legal-checklist">Startup Legal Checklist</a> — Envision Legal
Resource
AI Contract Review
Used ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini or Copilot to draft your contract? AI is a fast starting point, but it makes legal errors, misses Australian law and cannot warranty its work. We turn AI-generated drafts into lawyer-checked, enforceable agreements on a fixed fee.
<a href="https://envisionlegal.com.au/resources/ai-contract-review">AI Contract Review</a> — Envision Legal
Checklist
Contract Review Readiness Checklist
What to have ready before you send a contract for legal review — so the review is faster, sharper and the fixed fee is easy to scope.
<a href="https://envisionlegal.com.au/resources/contract-review-readiness-checklist">Contract Review Readiness Checklist</a> — Envision Legal
Checklist
Business Sale Deal Room Checklist
The documents a buyer will ask for in due diligence — gather them before you go to market and the sale moves faster at a better price.
<a href="https://envisionlegal.com.au/resources/business-sale-deal-room-checklist">Business Sale Deal Room Checklist</a> — Envision Legal
Checklist
Employment Contract Compliance Checklist
Check your employment contracts against the National Employment Standards, awards and the clauses that most often fail when tested.
<a href="https://envisionlegal.com.au/resources/employment-contract-compliance-checklist">Employment Contract Compliance Checklist</a> — Envision Legal

Frequently asked questions

Are these legal checklists free to use?: Yes. Every checklist and guide on this page is free to read, share and cite. They contain general information only and are not a substitute for advice on your own circumstances.
Can accountants, brokers and associations link to these checklists?: Yes. Each resource has a citation link you can copy and share with clients or members. Please link to the page rather than copying the content in full.
Do the checklists replace a lawyer reviewing my documents?: No. A checklist helps you spot the issues to raise. A lawyer should review the actual lease, contract or agreement before you sign, because the risk sits in the specific wording.
How much does it cost to have a lawyer review my document?: Every Envision Legal matter is quoted as a fixed fee before work starts, so you know the cost upfront. Send an enquiry with your document and we will scope it.

Need advice on your own documents? Every matter is quoted as a fixed fee before we start. Send us an enquiry.