Lease like a pro: The ins and outs of retail leasing
Understanding the legal jargon and nitty-gritty of retail leasing is crucial to protect your business and your investment. That's why we're here to break it down for you, leaving you with more time to focus on the exciting bits of launching your retail store.
Lease it or leave it: A beginner’s guide to commercial leasing
Leasing commercial property can help your business grow, but it's important to understand the legal implications and protect your interests. If you're thinking about leasing an office building or warehouse for your business, there are a few things you need to know to avoid feeling overwhelmed.
Crafting Effective Shareholder Agreements: A Guide for Business Owners
Planning to tie the knot with investors and embark on a long-term relationship? Just like a prenup is important for a marriage, a shareholder agreement is key for your corporate coupling. Learn how a shareholder agreement can help you stay happily ever after!
Keeping it casual
The High Court recently handed down a long-awaited and landmark decision to classify “casual employees”. What does this mean for Australian business owners? Firstly, you should be aware of the key differences between an employee and a contractor. Knowing what classifies each and the different responsibilities owed is important as employers have further obligations to each. We explain these differences and the recent High Court decision below.
Resolving director liability for company tax debt
Director penalty notice changes and implications. Since March 2022, the ATO are focused on issuing more director penalty notices (DPNs) to recover corporate debt. In this article, we outline the difference between non-lockdown and lockdown DPNs and the implications this may have on your business and director duties.
The Rise of the “Anti” Phoenix
An explanation of legal and illegal Phoenixing and what it means for liquidators and creditors ise. Phoenixing involves the transfer or sale of a company’s assets to another entity. Illegal phoenixing is when company assets are transferred or sold to another related entity, at an undervalue, which only leaves liabilities to the seller which is then placed into liquidation resulting in creditors not being paid.
