Guides and resources

Information from ASX and a range of specialist advisers to guide you through the process and help set your IPO up for success.

Corporate governance principles & recommendations

The ASX Corporate Governance Council develops and issues principles-based recommendations on the corporate governance practices to be adopted by ASX listed entities.

The listing process

With ASX's streamlined listing process, your company could be listed within approximately five months of appointing your advisers.

Listing requirements

Learn the minimum admission criteria your company must meet to list on ASX.

Navigating ASX escrow (or lock-up) for beginners

ASX is unique as it allows the listing of early stage companies without a track record of profitability or revenue, including companies whose assets are largely speculative or intangible, such as junior resources, early stage life science & technology companies.

Guides and resources

Name	Size
A client's guide to Australian IPOs by A&O Shearman This guide provides a general introduction to the steps involved in conducting an IPO and listing on the ASX.	3MB
A guide to listing on the ASX by BDO This guide outlines some of the key points to consider in a company's decision to list.	2MB
IPO guide by Baker McKenzie Listing a company on the Australian Securities Exchange	2MB
A guide to listing in Australia by DLA Piper A guide to listing in Australia including steps and roles	900KB
ASX listing guide by PWC A simple guide to the steps and requirements for listing your company on ASX	1MB
Guide to listing on the ASX by Thomson Geer Includes: factors relevant to a decision to list on the ASX, key listing criteria, listing process, key liability and legal issues associated with a listing and tips and tricks for managing the process and documentation.	2MB
A simple guide to listing your company on the ASX by Kain Lawyers A simple guide to the steps and requirements for listing your company on ASX	561KB
A guide to listing & the IPO process in Australia by Maddocks A guide to help companies understand if they qualify for listing and the IPO process	2MB
Guide to IPOs and listings on the Australian Securities Exchange by Minter Ellison A guide to listing on ASX including considerations, processes and obligations	1MB

Name	Size
U.S. Law Guide for U.S. Companies on ASX by Rimon U.S. securities law considerations for U.S.companies listing or listed on ASX	851KB
Australian IPO guide for U.S. companies by Baker McKenzie Insights to help US firms understand Australian IPO requirements	3MB
Guide to the key obligations of a foreign company listed on the ASX by Johnson Winter & Slattery A guide for companies incorporated outside Australia	607KB

Name	Size
Importance of prospectus in the IPO process by CtrlPrint A well-designed prospectus goes beyond meeting regulatory standards—it plays a critical role in enhancing the company’s credibility, improving investor engagement, and facilitating a successful IPO.	281KB
An ASX listing guide for media & investor relations by Media + Capital Partners A guide covering media and investor relations leading up to and post IPO	5MB

Name	Size
Roadmap to a successful IPO for life sciences companies Considerations for life science companies preparing for an IPO.	1MB
Code of best practice for reporting by life sciences companies A reference tool for listed life science companies in best practice reporting to the market.	722KB
Guide to life sciences investing A guide for disclosure developed in consultation with ASIC.	1MB

Description	Publisher
Saas virtual data room to assist your IPO process	Ansarada
ATO: GST and floating a company When you float a company, special rules apply to claiming GST credits for the GST included in the price of purchases you make, such as listing fees and professional and legal fees, to supply the securities.	ATO
Atticus' platform helps assist you with your document verification needs	Atticus
An entrepreneur's guide Startup, scaleup and IPO. A guide for entrepreneurs on strategy	Caxton Business & Legal
Public companies in Australia raising capital This guide summarises the key components of each of the main secondary capital raising options available in the Australian public market.	Hamilton Locke

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