Strategic tax management for groups through mutual support arrangements.

 

Structure your group’s finances to legally minimise tax and maximise collective wealth.

Legally minimise group tax obligations through strategic structuring. 

Maintain full ATO compliance with documented mutual support arrangements. 

Build intergenerational wealth through optimised income distribution.

Share income and expenses strategically within your group to reduce tax burdens legally.

You’re part of a family group or business arrangement where income and expenses flow between members, but you’re all paying more tax than necessary.

ADLV Law will structure mutual support arrangements that legally optimise how income and expenses are managed within your group, ensuring compliance while minimising tax. Your group will keep more of what you earn, building collective wealth faster while maintaining full ATO compliance and family harmony.

 

Start optimising your group’s tax today.

Schedule a confidential consultation with our tax structuring specialists to discuss your group’s situation and discover potential savings.

 

Is your group paying more tax than necessary? 

You know that within your family or business group, some members are in high tax brackets while others have lower incomes. You see opportunities to share expenses and support each other, but you’re worried about crossing legal lines or triggering ATO scrutiny.

We create legitimate mutual support structures that allow your group to share income and expenses strategically. We ensure every arrangement is documented, defensible, and compliant while maximising tax benefits for the entire group.

 

Families and business groups who support each other shouldn’t be penalised by the tax system.

You should be able to help family members, share resources, and build collective wealth without each individual bearing maximum tax burdens. The tax system should recognise and support legitimate mutual assistance.

You’re a successful family group or business partnership where members genuinely support each other financially. Some earn more, some less, but you share a commitment to collective prosperity. You see family members or partners paying tax at the highest marginal rates while others in your group could utilise lower tax brackets. You want to help each other through legitimate expense sharing and income distribution, but the complexity of tax law makes you hesitant.

Without proper structuring, your group is likely overpaying tax by thousands or even hundreds of thousands annually. Worse, informal arrangements without documentation could trigger ATO audits and penalties, destroying both wealth and relationships.

 

Stop letting tax inefficiency drain your group’s wealth. 

Your group needs to optimise how income and expenses flow between members to minimise collective tax obligations while maintaining full legal compliance. Without proper mutual support structures, your group will continue haemorrhaging money to unnecessary tax. Informal arrangements risk ATO scrutiny, penalties, and damaged relationships. You’ll miss opportunities to build generational wealth efficiently.

Strategic structures for group prosperity.

We implement documented mutual support arrangements that give you confidence your group is operating legally while maximising collective benefits. We create tax-effective structures including discretionary trusts, service agreements, and loan arrangements that optimise income and expense distribution across your group.

Your group operates with clarity and confidence, keeping more wealth within the family or partnership while sleeping soundly knowing everything is fully compliant and defensible.

 

Your pathway to tax-optimised group wealth.

Step 1

 

Group analysis

We map your current income flows, expense patterns, and tax positions to identify optimisation opportunities.

Step 2

 

Structure design

We design mutual support arrangements using trusts, companies and agreements that legally minimise tax.

Step 3

 

Implementation

We establish all structures, draft agreements, and create compliance documentation.

We establish all structures, draft agreements, and create compliance documentation.

We protect your group’s wealth and relationships through strategic tax planning that stands up to scrutiny.

We understand the delicate balance of managing money within families and groups. You want to help each other prosper, but the fear of ATO scrutiny or creating conflict holds you back. We know it’s frustrating to see your group pay maximum tax when legitimate strategies exist to keep more wealth within your circle.

For over 25 years, ADLV Law has structured mutual support arrangements for Australian families and business groups. Our Accredited Business Law Specialists understand both the technical requirements and family dynamics involved. 

Our Great Lawyer Guarantee

We want to be part of your team over the long term. We’ll achieve this by sticking closely to the following key principles

Take the time

We’ll listen carefully to understand what you want to achieve. Then we’ll thoroughly explain our advice and step you through the documents. You can be sure you’ll know the full consequences.

Work as a team

Someone will always be available to answer your questions, or point you in the right direction. You will also benefit from a range of perspectives and experience.

Shared knowledge

One of our key goals is to pass on as much knowledge as we can, so you can make your own informed decisions. We want to make you truly independent.

Stick to our knitting

We only do what we’re good at. You can be confident that we know what we’re doing and won’t pass on the cost of our learning.

Transparent pricing

For advice and documents, we provide a fixed or capped quote so you don’t take price risk. If you’re in a dispute, we’ll map out the process and costs so you know what to expect.

It's your show!

We’re not in this game for our egos. We’re in it for a front row seat to witness your success.

Transparent investment in your group’s future.

We’ll provide you with a comprehensive Work Proposal detailing:  

 

      • The full scope of services;
      • Clear fixed fees for each stage of the process; 
      • Realistic timelines for implementation;
      • Our fixed fair fees mean no surprises;  
      • All consultations, document preparation, meetings, and implementation support are included in the price we quote you. 

Take the first step

Call us now to book an appointment with one of our experienced estate planning lawyers. We’ll discuss the best way to pass on your wealth, and gain peace of mind.

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