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How does my company issue shares?
A private company (otherwise known as a Proprietary Limited company) can create and issue shares even if you are not listed on the Australian Securities Exchange. If you own aRead More
Disability Discrimination: Working While Vision Impaired
Vision impairment is not uncommon in Australia. It’s estimated that around 453,000 people in Australia are blind or have low vision, and this number may increase to 564,000 by 2030.Read More
Using a Corporate Trustee for a Family Trust
There are many benefits to using a corporate trustee for a family trust, including the longevity of a corporate trustee, reducing liability and advantages for succession planning purposes. A trustRead More
What is the difference between registering a business name, and a company?
A business name is the title in which your business operates under. It is sometimes referred to as a trading name (however this is now an old term). If yourRead More
When do I have to pay employee penalty rates?
In Australia, employees may be entitled to higher rates and extra allowances if they are covered by an award, registered agreement or enterprise agreement. These penalty rates were introduced inRead More
How do I calculate company tax?
Being a sole trader does not necessarily mean you have to operate your business alone. In short, yes – as a sole trader you are permitted to hire employees. AsRead More
Professional Employees Award 2020 — Key Changes for IT, Science & Auditing Employers
Recently, the Fair Work Commission made a notable amendment to the Professional Employees Award 2020 (‘the Award’). Awards are statutory agreements between employers and employee representative groups that cover key termsRead More
