Transaction structuring

  • What exactly are retained earnings?

    What exactly are retained earnings?

    Retained Earnings are a financial metric that offers a valuable insight into a company’s financial health, extended stability and potential for future growth.  They represent the profit a company has retained overtime after accounting for all liabilities including the payment (if any) of dividends.

  • Software royalties and income tax – explained

    Software royalties and income tax – explained

    Discover how the Australian Taxation Office (ATO)’s draft Taxation Ruling 2021/D4 could affect your business. Learn more about the expanded scope of what is considered a royalty for income tax purposes and the potential tax implications.

  • When is a company classified as an Australian resident for tax purposes?

    When is a company classified as an Australian resident for tax purposes?

    Employers should draft and implement a drug and alcohol policy to protect workers and the business from the risks associated with drug and alcohol use. This article outlines the importance of such a policy.

  • Eligibility criteria for the Trust Restructure Rollover

    Eligibility criteria for the Trust Restructure Rollover

    Thinking of restructuring your trust for some reason?  While there are certainly a number of commercial benefits in transitioning from a trust into a company, a common pitfall is failing to acknowledge potential liability for Capital Gains Tax (CGT) or address potential liability for state based transfer duty (Stamp Duty).

  • Trust restructures – relief from capital gains tax

    Trust restructures – relief from capital gains tax

    Learn how to avoid or reduce Capital gains tax (CGT) and other taxes when transitioning from a Unit Trust to a company structure. Find out what you need to know about a Trust Restructure Rollover pursuant to Division 124-N of the Income Tax Assessment Act 1997 (Cth).

  • Creating contracts and capital gains tax

    Creating contracts and capital gains tax

    This article provides an overview of Capital Gains Tax (CGT) in Australia, including what is a CGT Asset, examples, CGT Events, Disposing of CGT Asset, creating contractual or other rights, granting an option and record keeping.

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