Expert tax guidance when winding up your business or facing insolvency.

We will assist you to understand the implications of winding up your business including any available concessions or relief.

Minimise tax liabilities during wind-up.

Ensure proper compliance to avoid future disputes.

Peace of mind during a difficult transition.

Navigate business closure with expert tax advice to minimise liabilities and access relief.

You’re facing the difficult decision to wind up your business and need to understand the complex tax implications to protect yourself and maximise available concessions.

ADLV Law will provide comprehensive tax advice on winding up your business, identify all available ATO concessions and relief options, and ensure you meet compliance obligations while minimising tax liabilities. You can move forward with confidence, knowing you’ve properly addressed all tax obligations, accessed available relief, and protected yourself from future ATO issues.

Get expert guidance now.

Contact our tax specialists today for urgent advice on winding up your business. We’ll help you understand your options and protect your position before it’s too late.

 

Don’t let tax complications derail your business exit strategy.

You know how winding up a business involves complex tax implications that could leave you with significant personal liabilities or missed opportunities for relief? The ATO requirements seem overwhelming and the consequences of getting it wrong are severe.

Well, we provide expert tax advice specifically for business wind-ups and insolvency situations. We’ll analyse your specific circumstances, identify all available concessions, and guide you through the process so you can close your business properly while minimising tax exposure and protecting your personal assets.

Business owners who’ve invested everything shouldn’t be punished with crushing tax liabilities when circumstances force closure.

You deserve access to legitimate relief and concessions designed to help honest business owners transition with dignity. The system should support, not penalise, entrepreneurs facing difficult decisions.

You’ve poured years of effort into building your business. You’ve employed people, contributed to the economy, and taken risks that others wouldn’t. Now, whether due to market conditions, health issues, or strategic decisions, you’re facing closure. The decision to wind up is hard enough without the maze of tax implications. Division 7A loans, CGT obligations, employee entitlements, GST adjustments, and potential director penalties create a minefield.

You need to know what relief is available and how to access it properly. Without proper tax advice, you risk missing critical concessions, triggering unnecessary liabilities, or worse – personal exposure as a director. The ATO won’t tell you what relief you’re entitled to. One wrong step could cost you tens of thousands in avoidable tax.

Complex tax obligations shouldn’t compound your business challenges.

Your business needs to be wound up, but the tax implications are overwhelming. You need expert guidance to navigate Division 7A loans, CGT concessions, GST wind-up adjustments, and director obligations while accessing all available relief.

Without proper tax planning for your wind-up, you face:

      • Unnecessary tax liabilities that could have been minimised;
      • Missed deadlines for crucial concessions;
      • Personal liability as a director;
      • ATO audits and penalty assessments;
      • Division 7A deemed dividends; 
      • Loss of CGT small business concessions; and
      • Ongoing disputes long after closure.

Your pathway through complex wind-up taxation.

We provide clarity and confidence during an uncertain time. Our expertise transforms overwhelming tax complexity into a clear, manageable process with defined steps and outcomes.

We analyse your specific situation to identify all tax implications, available concessions, and compliance requirements. We then implement strategies to minimise liabilities, access relief, and ensure proper ATO compliance.

After implementing our tax strategies, you can close your business knowing you’ve minimised tax exposure, accessed all available relief, and protected your personal position. You’re free to move forward without fear of future ATO problems. 

Your clear path to compliant business closure. 

 

Step 1

 

Comprehensive tax review

We analyse your business structure, identify all tax obligations, and assess available concessions including CGT relief, Division 7A solutions, and wind-up deductions.

Step 2

 

Strategic planning

We develop a tax-optimised wind-up strategy, timing key actions to maximise concessions and minimise liabilities while ensuring full compliance.

Step 3

 

Implementation support

We guide you through executing the plan, preparing necessary documentation, lodging relief applications, and managing ATO interactions.

We make the process clear and manageable, step by step. 

We understand your challenges.

We understand the emotional and financial weight of closing a business you’ve built. The complexity of tax obligations during wind-up shouldn’t add to your stress.

We know what it’s like to face overwhelming compliance requirements when you’re already dealing with difficult business decisions. You need clear, practical advice, not more complexity. We’re frustrated by how the tax system seems to punish business owners at their most vulnerable moment. That’s why we focus on finding every legitimate concession and relief option. We care about protecting your financial future and ensuring you can move forward without the burden of unnecessary tax liabilities.

With over 25 years advising on business wind-ups and insolvency taxation, ADLV Law brings unmatched expertise. We’ve guided hundreds of businesses through successful wind-ups, securing millions in tax concessions and protecting directors from personal liability. Our deep knowledge of Division 7A, CGT concessions, and insolvency tax law ensures you get every available benefit.

Expert tax guidance when your business needs it most – protecting your future while closing your past.

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 pricing for critical tax advice.

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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