Proactively choose the terms on which you do business
The beauty of business is that – subject to a couple of important exceptions – you get to choose (or at least negotiate) the terms on which you do business.
Registration of Business Names
This article discusses the practical impact of the change-over to a National Business Names Register administered by ASIC.
How to keep an eye on your debtors and competitors
Did you know that there are free tools available which allow you to monitor the corporate and security activities of companies?
Things you need to know about the Personal Property Securities Act
If you are a manufacturer, supply goods on credit, lease equipment, operate a franchise or work on construction projects, then you need to understand some things about the Personal Property Securities Act.
Just how suitable are off-the-shelf legal documents?
Most “standard” legal documents will not achieve their intended outcome. Why?
How should I hold my life insurance?
Holding your life insurance policy through your super fund is not always as “tax-effective” as you may think.
What is a director entitled to when a company is wound-up?
The Corporations Act puts some limitations on the priority of directors’ entitlements on a winding up…
Education Testamentary Trusts
An Education Testamentary Trust can be set up through your Will to fund all or part of the cost of primary, secondary and/or tertiary education for your children or grandchildren (or other dependents or relatives). An Education Testmanetary Trust may also be a very tax-effective way to achieve this outcome.
Superannuation planning: minimise tax, protect wealth, secure your family’s future
Superannuation is now an important part of all wealth-building and retirement strategies. We discuss the key issues that you should consider when setting up your superannuation strategy to make sure you and your family get the full benefit that superannuation can offer.
How to make sure the wealth in your family trust ends up where you intend
How do I ensure that the assets in our “family trust” end up being shared among my children in a fair and appropriate manner? How do I pass control of my trust to the next generation, or control over specific assets? What are the tax consequences of passing on trust assets now, or when I die? Find out here.