How much is the ASIC lodgement fee to set up a company in Australia?
How much is the ASIC fee to set up a company in Australia?
How do I protect my ‘ideas’?
Most people realise the importance of protecting their Intellectual Property. But ‘ideas’ and ‘concepts’ aren’t a form of IP, as there is no ‘property’ capable of being protected. Don’t despair, there are ways to protect and exploit your interests.
Is there any CGT or stamp duty when a joint tenant transfers their interest to the other joint tenant?
Is there any CGT or stamp duty when a joint tenant transfers their interest to the other joint tenant?
FBT and Not-For-Profits – ‘salary sacrificing’, without the sacrifice
One of the big benefits of being a not-for-profit organisation (NFP) is the availability of tax concessions. But are you making the most of the concessions available to your organisation?
I’m setting up a not-for-profit organisation. What’s the best structure to use?
We are commonly asked what’s the best structure to use when setting up a new charity or other ‘not-for-profit’ (NFP) organisation. While incorporated associations and public companies limited by guarantee are often suitable, they are not the only options, and there is no easy ‘one size fits all’ answer.
Do you need to pay stamp duty on a trust deed in New South Wales (NSW)?
Yes. Duty of $500 is payable on the deed that establishes a family discretionary trust (and other forms of trusts).
Do you need to stamp a trust deed in South Australia (SA)?
No. It is no longer necessary to stamp a trust deed in South Australia.
Take-it or leave-it (or perhaps ‘void-it’)? Some things to consider in your Website Development Agreements
Website developers understand very clearly the notion of the ‘information architecture’ of a website, yet not all of them get it when it comes to the architecture of the service agreement they enter with their clients
Can your partner change their Will after you die?
Just because you and your partner make ‘mirror Wills’ does not mean that your partner cannot change their Will (either before or after you die). Furthermore, your partner does not have an obligation to inform you if they do change their Will. Find out how to deal with these issues.
Can you keep your SMSF if you become non-resident?
What happens to my SMSF if I become a non-resident?