Business
What you can do to protect yourself as scams evolve
29 December
In 2022, Australians fell victim to investment and cryptocurrency-related scams, losing $242.5 million (US$166 million). In the United Kingdom (UK), a total of over £2.3 billion was lost in 2021 because of various scams, including online shopping,...[Read More]
If you became a director before 31 Oct 2021, you need to apply for your directors ID now
23 November
When you need to apply is determined by when you were first appointed, and under which Act. If you plan to become a director, you can apply before you’re appointed. Corporations Act directors When you must apply for your director ID depends on...[Read More]
Top questions when applying for a director ID
17 November
Who needs to apply for a director ID? You need a director ID if you are a director of a: company registered with the Australian Securities and Investments CommissionExternal link (ASIC) or the Office of the Registrar of Indigenous...[Read More]
Seven tax planning strategies for small business
19 October
Tried-and-Tested Tax Planning Strategies for Small Businesses Every dollar counts in business, especially for small enterprises. Therefore, you need to find ways to minimise your tax liability in addition to optimising income or profit. With a small...[Read More]
Critical considerations before setting up a board of directors
28 September
There are a couple of reasons you’d find it necessary to set up a board of directors in Australia. If yours is a publicly held company, regulators would require you to have a board of directors. Also, if you’re seeking funding from a venture...[Read More]
The importance of Single-Touch Payroll
15 September
Do you know what single-touch payroll (STP) is? Most likely, you’ve encountered the term, especially if you own a small business in Australia where STP is mandatory. This requirement applies even to companies employing just a single staff member...[Read More]