Is it worth transferring your home to your spouse?
Is it worth transferring your home to your spouse before going into business?
What’s the best structure for my startup?
When asked what structure to use, we like to apply several key principles and ‘rules of thumb’ to get the right answer.
Some less obvious observations about the 1 July super changes…
As most people now know, from 1 July 2017 the amount a super fund member can have in a pension account will be capped at $1.6 million. There has been a lot of general commentary on these changes, but little deeper analysis of the details.
I want to set up a charity to raise money for people overseas. Where do I start?
If you want to do charitable work or raise funds to help people living overseas, you should carefully consider your options to make sure your aid is targeted to where it’s most needed.
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.
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.