If you run a successful agribusiness, at some point there is a chance you may want to expand by attracting equity capital rather than bank debt. Given the importance of the agriculture sector within the Australian economy, this is a strategy many business owners are working toward.

An integral part of driving investment within the agricultural sector is ensuring you identify suitable projects and making sure these projects are investment-ready. If you’re seeking investors for your project – or alternatively if you are an investor considering investing in Australian agribusiness - BDO can help you:

• Identify suitable food and agribusiness targets and/or investees
• Develop business plans, cash flow modelling and information memorandums
• Manage business negotiations, pricing structures and funding arrangements
• Carry out financial and operational due diligence and business valuations
• Provide introductions to other service providers including legal, real estate, farming experts and banking institutions
• Prepare submissions to the Foreign Investment Review Board
• Manage incorporation of your company and all necessary tax registrations
• Set up appropriate tax planning in relation to funding of the Australian entity
• Manage repatriation of profits
• Establish systems for employing new people and importing equipment
• Manage ongoing compliance support (tax, audit and accounting services).

Contact your nearest BDO food and agribusiness adviser to discuss your business needs.