The effects of the 2013 federal budget on new businesses The Australian Government pledged $7.8 million to support the national online business name registration system. In an effort to recoup the money, the Australian Securities and Investments Commission will slightly … Continued
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Warning Signs of Insolvency
A special guest post by PCI Partners. PCI Partners was formed on 1 July 2012 comprising four directors that are some of the most experienced insolvency practitioners in Australia and able to give you direct access to their 25 years plus … Continued
Why do I need an ABN?
The answer to the question “why do I need an ABN?” is wide-ranging. In a nutshell – if you are planning to or are carrying out business for the purpose of gaining profit you are required by law to register … Continued
Choosing the Right Business Structure
An introduction for small business operators by the Australian Tax Office Having the right business structure can save you time and money. The four most commonly used business structures in Australia are: Sole traders Partnerships Companies Trusts There are real advantages in choosing a … Continued
Update to Stamp Duty Procedures
Great News! When returning trust deeds to Shelcom for stamping, you no longer have to send back all four hard copies of the deeds to us via post or courier. (This procedure pertains to Trust Deeds set up by Shelcom … Continued
What is a Registered Agent?
If you are planning to incorporate a company or have been doing a bit of research around the topic, you have probably encountered the term “Registered Agent”. Not knowing what a registered agent really is or does makes it difficult … Continued
Insurance and SMSFs
If you have not heard yet, we have aligned ourselves with Partners Group, a leading financial planning and investments practice for all of our SMSF related needs. Martin Murden, the Director of Technical Consulting and SMSF Audits for Partners Superannuation … Continued
Limited Recourse Borrowing Arrangements – Buying a Property through a SMSF
Written by : Martin Murden Director, Technical Consulting and SMSF Audits PARTNERS Superannuation Services Pty Ltd Background Since 2007, self managed superannuation funds (SMSF’s) have been permitted to borrow to acquire assets. Almost all purchases by a SMSF with … Continued
Working From Home? How to Keep Your Business Legal
The New Year is always a time of resolutions and setting of goals. For many people, the ambition is to propel their hobbies or interests into real, money-making businesses. Many will start off the year with such aspiration, some will … Continued
Basics of Business Registration vs Company Registration
The difference between business name registration and company registration: This topic is our most popular blog post and the most frequently asked question. Our last post on the subject is a bit outdated, so I thought I would revisit the … Continued