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Employee Share Scheme (ESS) offering through options
Offering employees shares or options to acquire securities can be a great way to reward, retain, and entice them. Discover the different types of employee share schemes, their associated tax implications, the reporting and withholding obligations employers must satisfy.
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Federal Court implies a new duty in employment contracts
The landmark Commonwealth Bank of Australia v Barker [2014] HCA 32 ruling has changed the way employers must manage their employees. Find out how this Federal Court decision could affect your business and what you need to do to ensure compliance.
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Privacy Amendment (Enhancing Privacy Protection) Bill 2012 (Cth) – Key provisions
The Privacy Act 1988 (Cth) is undergoing major changes, with the House of Representatives passing proposed amendments. These changes could have a significant impact on current company practices. Find out more about what the changes are and how they could affect you.
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Corporate governance as a strategic advantage
Good corporate governance is essential for any successful business. Learn how Directors and Senior Management can make it a priority, and how it can provide value and security to the business in today’s competitive global economy.
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Buy/sell agreements for business succession planning
Buy/Sell Agreements, also referred to as Put and Call Option agreements, provide certainty for a business on the death or disablement of an equity participant. This article explores the various ownership and taxation implications, including insurance trusts, cross ownership, individual ownership, SMSF ownership, group insurance policies, and transfer via will.
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Memoranda of wishes and their legal standing
Estate planning can be complex, but a Memoranda of Wishes (MOW) can help Executors and Trustees make decisions in line with a Testator’s wishes. Learn more about how a MOW can help protect confidential information from beneficiaries and how to draft one with the help of Dundas Lawyers.
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What is a Testamentary Discretionary Trust and why might you want one?
Create an estate plan that works for you and your family. Learn about the benefits of a Testamentary Trust, such as protecting your inheritance from family law and bankruptcy proceedings, and creating tax advantages for beneficiaries. Avoid the “Lamborghini factor” and find out if this structure is right for you.
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Is your trust deed Bamford compliant?
Trust deeds created more than two years ago may not comply with the Bamford ruling, resulting in consequences for trustees and beneficiaries. Dundas Lawyers can help review trust deeds and ensure they meet legal requirements.
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Retention of title clauses in commercial contracts – why they matter
Understand the implications of a retention of title clause and learn about the Perfected Purchase Money Security Interest. Find out what to do if goods become commingled, the effects of not registering on the Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR), and the benefits of registration. Click through to learn more.
