Can you keep your SMSF if you become non-resident?
What happens to my SMSF if I become a non-resident?
How do I get out of a contract I wish I never signed?
You signed a contract, but things aren’t working out. It happens. In this article we explore some ways you might be able to get yourself out of the deal.
Is your executor automatically appointed as your replacement trustee/director for your SMSF?
The short answer is, no. There is no law or regulation that has that effect. It may be that the terms of your super fund deed provide for this to occur. However, most super fund deeds that we have come across do not. See Ioppolo v Conti WASC 389 and Wooster v Morris VSC 594. […]
Can you distribute property from a company in liquidation to a shareholder stamp duty free? (in SA)
In South Australia you can transfer a property from a company to the shareholders of the company without paying stamp duty. The exemption is found is section 71(5)(a) of the Stamp Duties Act 1923 (SA). It does not matter who the shareholders are. For example, the shareholders can be individuals, other companies and trusts. Section […]
I’m a ‘start-up’. How should I set up my new business?
So you’ve just come up with a great business concept, given it a test-drive among your family and friends, and now want to go to the next stage. What do you do? You need to put together the ‘playing field’ for your venture. In other words, you need a ‘business structure’.
It’s official. Super isn’t part of your estate.
Your super doesn’t form part of your estate, and is not subject to the terms of your Will. It’s therefore critical to have in place appropriate arrangements to make sure your super ends up where you intend.
How do companies work?
When we hear the word ‘company’, we all think we know what the person is talking about. We deal with companies every day. Most of us work for a company, and we certainly buy things from them. But companies are actually a strange thing. Let’s start with a bit of a history lesson.
You’re hired! Strategies to improve your recruitment process
One of the most expensive aspects of running a business is paying employees. But just as great employees can be a real asset, underperforming employees can be a real drain on resources. Hiring employees is all about choosing people who are going to add value to your business. While there is no exact formula, there […]
Kasia Maczuga
Kasia works with high net-worth individuals to achieve their estate planning and business succession goals. She also gets involved in complex property transactions and estate administration.
Digital assets after death: The Wild West
The digital realm is truly the ‘Wild West’ when it comes to management and realisation after death.