Family Trusts Explained
In this video, Adam provides some brief information about Family Trusts, how they came to be and their benefits.
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Commercial
Covid-19 Support: Landlords, Tenants & Small Business
The effects of Covid-19 are being felt worldwide by individuals, small businesses, large corporations and government bodies. With it, comes a lot of new and unfamiliar territory, the likes of which the world has never seen. For individuals and small business, the financial effect can be significant and could continue for the coming months and
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Director Liabilities – Protecting Your Assets
Are you putting your personal assets at risk? When going into business with individuals for which you share assets with (e.g spouse) it is important that your shared assets (e.g the family home) are protected should anything go wrong. Protecting your assets begins with a business structure that prevents them from ever being at risk
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Absentee Land Tax and additional Duty for Foreign Acquirers
The rates for Stamp Duty and Land Tax in Queensland have recently been amended to provide additional charges for foreign and absentee land owners – do they apply to you? Duty An additional charge for Duty now applies at the rate of 3% of the GST inclusive transfer value where the acquirer is: A foreign
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Are franchise deals really “take it or leave it” deals?
If you have come across a franchise deal that looks too attractive to resist and you are told to rush in before it’s too late, we plead with you to hold your horses. Don’t sign anything before we review your franchise documentation and advise you on any pitfalls. If you wish, there is always scope to
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Just a “standard” Lease?
Your dream of owning or relocating your business is almost true! You have found the ideal premises at the perfect location and the Landlord requires you to sign the Lease or the “Agreement to Lease” to get in before others who expressed interest. “It’s just a standard lease”, the Landlord says. “Standard” leases can impose
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Why should you care about Trade Marks?
Do you have a name or an image that you use for your business that’s important to you? Why Should you Care About Trade Marks? Trade Marks and the associated goodwill are quite commonly the largest single asset of a business, particularly in businesses engaging and providing services. Having a good Trade Mark which is
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Mandatory Reporting of Unsafe Products
Are you a small or large business providing consumer goods to clients? Mandatory reporting laws have been in place since 1 January 2011 requiring businesses to report unsafe products sold which have resulted in serious injury, illness or death. The system is not an admission of liability but rather aimed at protecting consumers from products
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