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What are Shareholders Agreements?
Shareholders agreements are legal contracts that regulate the rights and obligations of shareholders, including confidentiality, dispute resolution, dividend policies, pre-emptive rights, and more.
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What exactly is a Franchise Agreement?
Franchising agreements are legally binding relationships between franchisors and franchisees. But what makes them different from other agreements? Learn more about the key clauses of the code of conduct that must be observed in order to ensure a successful franchising agreement.
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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).
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Changes affecting unfair dismissal and minimum wage
Employers should be aware of three changes to employment law that came into effect on 1 July 2016, which have a significant impact on employee rights, including the unfair dismissal high income threshold, maximum compensation for claims, and minimum wage.
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Enforcing confidentiality agreement terms
Learn how to protect confidential information and the legal remedies available if a breach occurs. Find out what elements must be established for a successful claim.
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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).
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Changes to capital gains tax rollover relief rules
The Royal Assent of the Tax Laws Amendment (Small Business Restructure Roll-over) Bill 2016 provides increased flexibility for small businesses to restructure and grow. Eligibility requirements include transfers of active assets as part of a genuine restructure. Click to learn more about the requirements and considerations.
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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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Distribution agreements – an introduction
This article provides an overview of Distribution Agreements, including common clauses, potential risks, and how Dundas Lawyers can assist. Learn how to protect each party’s interests and ensure a successful agreement.
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