In the process of buying a business, the purchaser should conduct a due diligence review to establish that they are buying what they believe they are buying. The review identifies areas of risk and contingent liabilities that the business may have and to factor these risks in the purchase price. When buying a business or [...]
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There is no one best business structure. Every person’s circumstances are different so what might be an appropriate structure for one person may not be an appropriate structure for another. Further, often more than one type of structure may suffice and so a choice needs to be made. The most important thing is to ensure [...]
This article contains a summary of the key tax changes in the 2011 budget that impact on small businesses. As always, there are winners and losers. A small business for tax purposes is defined to have a turnover of less than $2 million GST exclusive. Immediate deduction for asset purchases Small business will obtain an instant [...]