Independent Director · Nominee Resident Director 50 Years in Business · 200,000+ Entities Established Corporate Governance · ASIC & ATO Compliance Helping International Businesses Enter Australia Entrepreneur · Chairman · Trusted Adviser

David Garry

Nearly five decades of experience in corporate governance, business formation, and strategic advisory — guiding companies from incorporation to ASX listing and beyond.

Years in Business

200k+

Entities Established

1976

Founded

David Garry — Professional Director and Business Advisor

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About

A career built on governance, trust and enterprise

As a Nominee Resident Director, David serves as Tax Office Public Officer and bank account authorised signatory for international businesses entering the Australian market. He manages ASIC and ATO compliance obligations, giving overseas operators the confidence to establish and run their Australian entities without needing to relocate.

What sets David apart is his commercial depth. He has chaired both listed and unlisted public companies, led audit and governance committees, and guided a business from startup through ASX listing to third-party buyout. That rare combination of regulatory expertise and real-world entrepreneurial experience means clients get more than a name on a form — they get a director who understands what it takes to build and run a business in Australia.

Professional Memberships

Former Fellow of the Institute of Directors (40+ years)

Former Fellow of the Institute of Corporate Governance (40+ years)

Retired Fellow Professional of the Institute of Public Accountants (40+ years)

"I have always believed that good governance is the foundation of every successful business — it protects people, builds trust, and creates the conditions for genuine growth."

— David Garry

Current Roles Non-Executive Chairman — ABN Australia Non-Executive Chairman — CoSec Partners Chairman — Mega Health Group Director to a range of foreign-owned companies across different industries and scale Patron — Mount Osmond Foundation Fund

The Journey

Five decades of enterprise

1976

The Beginning

David Garry founds David Garry & Associates in Adelaide, beginning what would become one of Australia's most enduring business registration and compliance practices.

1990s

ASX & Board Leadership

David successfully lists a company on the Australian Stock Exchange and takes on chairmanship of listed and unlisted public companies, building deep governance expertise.

2013

Mega Health Group

David takes on the role of Chairman at Mega Health Group, expanding his business interests into the health food, vitamins and supplements industry.

2020

International Expansion

David begins providing nominee resident director services for overseas companies establishing operations in Australia. He transitions to Non-Executive Chairman as son Aaron builds ABN Australia into an international corporate services firm and launches CoSec Partners as a standalone domestic brand.

2025

A Proud Father

Aaron, Michael and Cameron have each built their own successful careers in professional services. David is appointed Patron of the Mount Osmond Foundation Fund and continues as an active nominee director.

Services

Director & Advisory Services

Specialised services for international businesses and domestic companies seeking experienced governance, compliance and strategic support.

Nominee Director Services

Acting as resident director for Australian subsidiaries of overseas entities, including serving as Tax Office Public Officer and assisting with bank account opening authorisation — ensuring compliance with ASIC and ATO requirements while you retain full operational control.

Corporate Governance

Strategic advisory on board composition, audit committees, corporate governance frameworks, and compliance obligations — drawing on decades of experience across listed and unlisted entities.

International Market Entry

End-to-end support for foreign companies establishing operations in Australia — from entity incorporation and regulatory setup to ongoing compliance management and strategic advice.

ASIC Compliance

Registered agent services for ASIC annual reviews, document lodgement, corporate registry maintenance, and ongoing secretarial compliance to keep your company in good standing.

Business Formation

Company incorporations, trust formations, SMSF establishment, business name registrations and ABN registrations — supported by institutional-quality legal documentation.

Strategic Advisory

Board-level advisory for growing businesses, including capital structuring, ASX listing preparation, and corporate governance for listed entities. David has served as Non-Executive Director for ASX-listed companies and advised on equity crowdfunding compliance under Australia's CSF legislation.

Test Your Knowledge

How well do you know Australian corporate law?

Setting up a company in Australia comes with specific legal requirements that catch many international businesses off guard. See how much you know.

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The Next Generation

Encouraging the next generation

David's three sons have each forged their own successful careers in professional services. While their paths are independent, they share the values of integrity, client service and entrepreneurial ambition that David has championed throughout his own career.

International Corporate Services

ABN Australia

Aaron Garry, Managing Director

Aaron has built ABN Australia into a leading boutique firm helping international businesses enter and scale in Australia, offering corporate services, accounting, tax and compliance support. The firm has earned over 500 five-star reviews under his leadership.

Visit abnaustralia.com.au

Corporate Secretarial & Formations

CoSec Partners

Aaron Garry, Managing Director

Aaron also leads CoSec Partners, a specialist corporate secretarial and business formation practice serving accounting and legal professionals across Australia. The brand evolved from the original family practice, and Aaron has shaped it into a modern, standalone service.

Visit cosecpartners.com.au

Transaction Law

Kain Lawyers

Michael Garry, Managing Director

Michael has risen to Managing Director of Kain Lawyers, one of Australia's most active mid-market transaction law firms. The firm specialises in M&A, equity capital markets, investment funds and property transactions, with offices in Adelaide, Sydney and Melbourne.

Visit kainlawyers.com.au

Commercial Real Estate

Higher Commercial

Cameron Garry, Managing Director

Cameron is the Managing Director of Higher Commercial, a boutique Adelaide commercial real estate agency he co-founded. The firm specialises in sales, leasing and asset management across office, retail and mixed-use properties.

Visit highercommercial.com.au

Resident Director Services

Expanding into Australia?

If your company requires a resident director to meet Australian regulatory requirements, David Garry can help. With nearly 50 years of experience acting as nominee director for international businesses, David provides the governance, compliance oversight and local expertise you need to operate with confidence.

ASIC & ATO compliant director appointment

Full operational control remains with you

Appropriate indemnity structures in place

Ongoing compliance & accounting support available

Tax Office Public Officer & bank account authorisation

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