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All current directors of companies registered under the Corporations Act 2001 (Cth) or an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander corporation under the Corporations (Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander) Act 2006 (Cth) must apply for a director identification number (director ID). A director ID is a 15-digit identifier for company...
Read moreA bit of background… Over the past few years various state governments have finally changed laws to allow for electronic conveyancing, meaning transfers of ownership and other dealings with land such as mortgages and leases can be performed by electronic means and without paper documents. As part of this process paper certificates...
Read more“Greenwashing’ is a concern for both consumers and businesses. Consumers are often unable to determine the veracity of a product’s green credentials, reducing their confidence in the market. And businesses incurring the costs of genuine environmentally friendly manufacturing processes face unfair competition from those...
Read moreThink carefully before you decide not to serve a disclosure statement on renewal of a commercial lease.
Read moreIf you’re in the process of setting up and registering a not-for-profit or charity, there are a few things you should keep in mind to make sure you are appropriately protected, registerable and meeting your regulatory obligations. These include: 1. Understanding your regulatory obligations through the Australian Charities...
Read moreTrade marks are all around us – the slanted tick on your sneakers; the apple on the back of your phone (sorry Android users); even the “Dun Dun” from Law & Order. Whilst these are all examples from multi-million-dollar companies, trade marks are not just for the big players. If you own a business, whether...
Read moreIt is surprising how frequently we see people after they sign contracts, when something goes wrong and they signed without understanding what they were agreeing to.
Read moreHave you received a letter from Revenue SA about land tax changes? If you have don’t ignore it. Providing the right information and documents to Revenue SA now may save you lots of money, and failing to do so is likely to cost you even more. If you are the trustee of a trust and the trust owns land subject to land tax...
Read moreAs a commercial landlord, there are strict rules around ending your lease arrangement with your lessee that you must abide by if you want to move them out in a timely manner. Perhaps you have a new tenant lined up? Or plans for the property that require your current lessee to move? Whatever your intention as the landlord, if...
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