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What to do if you receive an ATO Director Penalty Notice
Did you know that company directors may potentially become personally liable for unremitted Pay As You Go (PAYG) deductions and Superannuation Guarantee Charges (SGCs)? The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) has significant powers to recover a company’s unpaid liabilities personally through its directors and may issue a Director Penalty Notice (DPN). This article focuses on the […]
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What you need to know about Domestic Building Dispute Resolution Victoria
The Building Legislation Amendment (Consumer Protection) Act 2016 (Vic) introduced significant changes to the building industry, intended to enhance consumer protection through stricter regulation and enforcement provisions. The first stages of reforms were actioned in July and September 2016. This article explains the final phase of the reforms which commenced in July 2017 and which […]
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Understanding Unfair Dismissal Claims
Unfair dismissal matters can be complex and frustrating for both employers and employees alike. Since the commencement of the Fair Work Act in 2009, employers have had expanded responsibilities to ensure they correctly terminate employees and more employees are able to successfully make unfair dismissal claims. At the same time employers have narrower exceptions when […]
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Serving a Statutory Demand: Guidelines for Creditors
A statutory demand is a useful way to pressure a company to pay its debts. However, a creditor using a statutory demand to quickly recover a debt can run into trouble if the legal requirements for service of the statutory demand are not complied with. In this article we set out how to properly serve […]
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Copyright: 10 Frequently Asked Questions
If you are an artist, writer or business owner concerned about protecting copyright in your work, the answers to these frequently asked questions will provide you with some guidance as to how copyright law operates in Australia. Do I need to register for copyright protection? Under Australian law, there is no registration of copyright. […]
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Business Structures: Company
When commencing a business venture, it is necessary to consider the most appropriate type of business structure to put in place. Different business structures have different benefits and disadvantages. This article looks at companies – how to set one up and the pros and cons of a company structure. Key Features A company is […]
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Unfair Contracts Update – are you ready?
From 12 November 2016 the current Unfair Contract Terms Regime (UCT Regime) has been extended to cover standard form contracts entered into with ‘small business’. The changes have a significant impact on the way Australian businesses contract with each other and it important that you understand how the changes affect you and how you need […]
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Understanding a Commercial Lease
When renting business related property, it is important for both Landlords and Tenants to understand the relationship they are entering into and the rights and obligations that they each have. The document that governs this relationship is usually a Commercial Lease. So what is a Commercial Lease? A lease is a legally binding contract […]
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Choosing a Business Structure
There are 4 main types of business structures for doing business in Australia, each with their own advantages and disadvantages. A person can carry on business as a sole trader, partnership, trust and company. The choice of business structure is an important decision to make at the start of a business venture, as the structure […]
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Employee or Contractor – do you know the difference?
It’s important for all businesses to have systems in place to determine whether workers should be classified as employees or independent contractors, as tax, super and other government obligations are different depending on whether the working arrangement is employment or contracting. Employees generally have PAYG withholding, super and fringe benefits tax paid by the employer. […]
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