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In the dynamic landscape of Australian business, of which there are 2,589,873 actively trading businesses, it’s crucial to understand the fundamentals to structuring your business…
April 29, 2024
Considering entering a joint venture? Curious about how a joint venture works? Here’s what you need to know. Have you considered joining forces with another…
April 17, 2024
Stamp duty, also known as ‘transfer duty’, is a tax imposed by some Australian State and Territory Governments on business asset sales and acquisitions. This…
April 16, 2024
Not all companies are the same, it is critical that you understand the differences. In this article we set out five key legal issues to…
January 17, 2024
All Australian companies must have a registered office. Aside from the general compliance obligations, there are other very real and serious consequences to picking the…
December 7, 2023
Force Majeure clauses have gained significant attention in recent times, particularly in the wake of global disruptions such as the COVID-19 pandemic. These clauses have…
November 23, 2023
The Queensland Government has sought to clarify its position in relation to payroll tax liability in respect of payments to contracted GPs in medical clinics…
October 23, 2023
A crucial aspect of ensuring your contracts and agreements are enforceable is to verify that the right people are signing on behalf of the other…
September 28, 2023
The latest from the Federal Court A recent decision from the Full Court of the Federal Court of Australia has clarified when contractors will be…
August 18, 2023
A sale or purchase of a business can involve complex issues relating to employees of the business. The consideration in this article is appropriate only…
May 25, 2023
In late 2022, the Treasury Laws Amendment (More Competition, Better Prices) Bill 2022 passed both houses of federal parliament. The relevant laws take effect from…
May 11, 2023
Family trusts are created for the benefit of a family group, asset protection, tax planning, and various other considerations.Trusts are a helpful way to structure…
March 30, 2023
In business, we often come across information that is valuable and must be kept confidential. This could be anything from client lists and contact information…
March 15, 2023
NOTE: The contents of this article are affected by a more recent decision. Please click here for a report on more recent developments. In the…
November 1, 2022
Director’s guarantees are commonly seen in commercial contracts where one party is a company and the director(s) of the company give a personal guarantee. Often,…
October 4, 2022
When purchasing an existing business, you will need to consider whether you want to retain its current employees. The decision to take on existing employees…
September 6, 2022
Imagine spending thousands on signage, websites and emails to find out that you cannot use any of it? What about if someone decides to copy…
February 3, 2022
If you are a Director of a company, a registered Australian body, registered foreign company or Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander corporation, you are now…
December 20, 2021
Employee share schemes (ESS) are an incentive tool used by employers in Australia to – attract and retain employees that provide value to their employer;…
August 18, 2021
A due diligence investigation is an important step when purchasing a business in Australia and is a key component to ensure a successful acquisition and…
June 21, 2021
For foreign investors, there are various factors to consider before starting a foreign business in Australia. Depending on the operation and industry relevant for the…
March 15, 2021
Personal or director guarantees are commonplace in many commercial contracts. Common transactions that will generally require a personal guarantee include: any business purchase; commercial leases;…
January 6, 2021
Due to the unprecedented impacts of COVID-19, 2020 has seen an array of legislative interventions to protect businesses to trade through the crisis. One of…
December 22, 2020
A well drafted shareholders agreement will contain what is known as a “drag along” provision. Here we explain what a drag along clause does and…
November 6, 2020
We are commonly asked to advise directors and shareholders on how to resolve a management deadlock within their company. Management deadlocks can lead to damage…
November 6, 2020
In 2019, our office released an article regarding the findings in the case of Moffet v Dental Corporations Pty Ltd [2019] FCA 344, focussing on…
October 26, 2020
Tip 1: Get it done at the Beginning The single biggest mistake we see is that the participants fail to prepare a shareholders agreement at…
October 6, 2020
Payroll Tax is a State imposed tax on employers, assessed by the wages paid to employees, applicable when the total amount of wages paid by…
September 2, 2020
Trusts can be beneficial mechanisms for asset protection and tax purposes. There are various types of trusts each with its advantages and disadvantages depending on…
August 3, 2020
Buying a new business can be exciting and full of opportunity for a purchaser. The main expense is of course the purchase price, but there…
June 22, 2020
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