153 publications by our lawyers on commercial law, leasing, buying and selling a business, contracts, disputes, property and estates. Page 6 of 8.
Personal Liability for Company Directors
Personal liability for company directors means, that in certain circumstances, directors can be held to be personally liable for losses of the company.
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…
Does your business have a Will?
Most people recognise the importance of having a Will to determine how their estate is distributed when they pass.
Binding Death Benefit Nominations and your Self-Managed Superannuation Fund
Superannuation in Australia is governed by the Superannuation Industry (Supervision) Act 1993 (Cth) (SIS Act) and Income Tax Assessment Act 1997 (Cth) (ITA Act).
Commercial leases – Responsibility for repairs and maintenance
A commercial lease is a legally binding contract that gives a tenant certain rights over a property for a set period of time subject to the terms and conditions set out in the lease.
Being the executor in a deceased estate
After a person dies someone has to look after the assets of that person and pay the person’s debts.
Does your employment contract measure up?
If you are entering into an employment contract do you know what should be included? If you are an employer and using an old contract, should it be reviewed first?
Fair Work Commission Anti-Bullying Orders explained
The Fair Work Commission has powers to make anti-bullying orders when a worker has been bullied by an individual or group and there is a risk that the worker will continue to be bullied at work by the individual or…
Buying a property at auction Things you need to know BEFORE the auction day
Buying a property can often be an intimidating process, especially at auction where you are competing with other buyers and there is no cooling off period.
An Overview of Guarantees and Indemnities
What are the differences between indemnities and guarantees? Some of the differences include liabilities and discharge from liability as well as how the guarantee or indemnity is referenced.
Traps to Avoid when buying a Property – pre contract inspections
Traps to Avoid when buying a Property, pre contract inspections Buying a home is the biggest investment or financial outlay that most of us will make in a lifetime.
Everyone is talking about ‘corporate governance’…. But what does this actually mean?
Everyone is talking about ‘corporate governance’…. But what does this actually mean?
The Power of a Statutory Demand
The Power of a Statutory Demand If you are in business, whether it’s in the capacity of a company director, in management or if you represent a company as its accountant, you must know of the power of a Statutory Demand.
What to do if you receive an ATO Director Penalty Notice
What to do if you receive an ATO Director's Penalty Notice? We outline the steps you should take upon reciept of a DPO from the Australian Taxation Office.
Verification of Identity in property transactions
Verification of Identity (VOI) is a process used to confirm the identity of a person. The VOI process is essential in land and property dealings as it helps to reduce identity theft and land title fraud.
Important changes to stamp duty for spouse transfers from 1 July 2017. Act now.
The recent Victorian Budget made a significant change to existing exemption on stamp duty for spousal transfers.
Choosing a Business Structure
There are 4 main types of business structures for doing business in Australia, each with their own advantages and disadvantages.
How Effective are your Post Employment Restraints
Much damage can be done to a business where an executive or senior manager resigns taking valuable customer information and confidential information.
Protecting Your Cashflow – The Importance Of Your Terms Of Trade
Terms of Trade are the terms and conditions on which a business sells goods and services to customers and on which they buy goods and services from suppliers.
Property Tax Update
The Victorian Government has recently announced changes to Stamp Duty and the First Home Buyers Grant, which aim to make housing more affordable for first home buyers.