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Six simple rules to execute a deed that satisfies ALL Australian jurisdictions

Historically, deeds could not be executed electronically but rather by wet ink and only on paper (or parchment or vellum). However, recent changes authorise electronic execution. Companies can execute documents using electronic means under s 110A of the Corporations Act 2001 (Cth), which expressly authorises a document (including a deed) to be signed using electronic [read more]

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NALE changes introduced as Bill on 13 September 2023

On 13 September 2023, Treasury Laws Amendment (Support for Small Business and Charities and Other Measures) Bill 2023 (Cth) was introduced into the House of Representatives (NALE Bill). The NALE Bill provide guidance on changes to the non-arm’s length expense (NALE) provisions introduced in s 295-550(1)(b) and (c) of the Income Tax Assessment Act 1997 [read more]

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Payroll tax crackdown on professional structures such as medical, healthcare and similar arrangements — Part 5

Overview We have previously issued four prior articles linked to this series focusing on the employee versus contractor distinction. In our article ‘Employee or contractor — Payroll Tax considerations — Part 3’ dated 30 September 2022 (DBA Payroll Tax Article – Part 3) we provided a top-level summary of how the payroll tax regime   applies [read more]

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New SMSF case demonstrates how not to have non-arm’s length income

A recent AAT decision illustrates the sorts of evidence that might be necessary in order for an SMSF to not have non-arm’s length income (NALI). Accordingly, advisers working with SMSFs should pay close attention to this decision and the evidence that an SMSF should collect and retain. The decision is BPFN and Commissioner of Taxation [read more]

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SMSF Association 2023 Technical Summit

The SMSF Association 2023 Technical Summit was held two weeks ago in Queensland. I commend the SMSF Association for organising such a great event. During the event, I presented a session focused on the transfer balance cap and misconceptions as to how a TSB is calculated: ‘Do you know your ABCs as well as your [read more]

NALI –– unit trusts and draft LCR 2019/D3

Is an ASIC fee paid by a member for an SMSF corporate trustee a contribution or NALE?

Overview Where an SMSF member or related party pays the annual ASIC fee for a corporate trustee, this may give rise to non-arm’s length expense (NALE) risk that can result in non-arm’s length income (NALI). A NALE risk can also arise where a corporate trustee also acts in any other capacity (eg, carrying on a [read more]

Electronic execution of deeds — is it here to stay?

Can companies sign or execute a deed electronically? — Part 1

Historically, deeds could not be executed electronically but rather by wet ink and only on paper (or parchment or vellum). However, recent changes authorise electronic execution, as discussed below. This is ‘Part 1’ of an article that focuses on company execution. We are planning to prepare more articles on individual execution in the coming months. [read more]