What is a ‘share class’?
You must understand the full implications of the share structure you adopt in your companies. How you set your companies up will have a material impact on the commercial control, commercial return, tax, asset protection and estate planning outcomes you achieve.
Six ‘danger zones’ where an accountant should involve a lawyer
Our business clients are facing increasing complexity and higher risks in almost every area of their business life. Navigating these waters requires a team of professionals who work well together, and serve the client’s bests interest as a cohesive group. At the very...
Limiting liability is not enough – you also need asset protection
New business owners are often told to operate their enterprises through a ‘proprietary limited company’ to cap their liability if something goes wrong. This is good advice, but it is nowhere near the end of the story. You also need to protect your assets....
What is ‘asset protection’?
‘Asset protection’ is the phrase given to strategies that seek to keep assets out of harm’s way. Want to know more about this strategy?
Setting up a company in Australia
After deciding that a company suits your requirements as the entity through which to operate your business, follow these steps to get your company up and running.