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In a landmark decision, Uber has successfully argued that payments made to its drivers are not subject to payroll tax under the relevant contractor provisions….
October 18, 2024
If you operate a company with multiple shareholders, you likely have a shareholders agreement in place. If not, you might like to consider entering into…
October 11, 2024
Business sales often involve allegations of contraventions of the Australian Consumer Law (ACL). However, a recent Queensland Court of Appeal decision highlights that a misleading…
October 11, 2024
What is a DPN? A Director Penalty Notice (DPN) is a notice issued by the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) that holds a company director personally…
October 11, 2024
When starting a business, it’s essential to understand the various types of companies and their legal implications. This guide highlights the critical legal aspects you…
September 20, 2024
Many businesses identify themselves as suppliers of raw materials, finished goods, or services. However, fewer businesses consider themselves as recipients of goods or services. It…
September 20, 2024
Recent Changes in Payroll Tax for Medical Practices Medical practices in Queensland, including general practitioners, physiotherapists, and dental clinics, have faced significant changes in payroll…
September 17, 2024
Shareholders Agreement For many businesses, especially startups, a shareholders agreement is one of the most crucial documents. It functions as the primary framework governing the…
September 3, 2024
As an Australian business owner, it is crucial to understand the implications of the Unfair Contract Terms regime (“UCT”) under both the Australian Consumer Law…
August 16, 2024
In the realm of business, clarity and foresight are paramount, particularly when it comes to establishing terms and conditions (T & C’s) that govern transactions…
July 15, 2024
Key Clauses in Business Sale Contracts: Essential Tips for Australian Business Owners Selling a business is a significant milestone that involves intricate legal and…
June 17, 2024
Statement of Claim Definition A Statement of Claim is a document filed by the Plaintiff and is served on a Defendant at the commencement of…
May 20, 2024
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
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