Your business and the Australian Consumer Law – an overview

The Australian Consumer Law, or ACL, is a national law that applies to all businesses...

Why you should have a corporate trustee for your Self-Managed Superannuation Fund

What is a Self-Managed Superannuation Fund (SMSF)? A Self-Managed Superannuation Fund (SMSF) is a type...

Why your company needs a Shareholder Agreement

Starting a business requires careful planning and consideration. A failure to allow for unforeseen events...

‘Click here’ – electronic execution of documents is here to stay

The COVID-19 pandemic not only brought with it changes to how we live our lives,...

Why litigants should carefully choose expert witnesses

Expert evidence has been identified as one of the principal sources of expense, complexity, and...

Director Identification Numbers – deadlines approaching

You have until 30 November 2022 to apply for your director ID From 1 November...

How the PPSR protects purchasers of personal property

What is the PPSR? The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a national, electronic register...

What happens when ASIC deregisters a company?

Reasons for deregistration A company may be deregistered either voluntarily, liquidated or struck off the...

The role and responsibilities of a trustee

What is a trust? A trust is a vehicle through which property is legally held...

Joint Venture or Partnership? Understanding the difference

What’s the difference between Joint Venture & Partnership Agreements? A joint venture involves two or more persons...