Risk Mitigation and Asset Protection
Posted 8 Oct '20
Posted 8 Oct '20
The blame game! We all play it, even if we are not the instigator. Fun if you win, but not if you roll the dice and lose. And this is why statistically, Australia is one of the most litigious environments in the world. When you open your mailbox and you find that lovely statement of claims (SOC) stating that they will see you in court, you know someone else wants your hard-earned money!
So, whilst you can spend an eternity building your wealth, brick by brick and piece by piece, no doubt it can all be taken away in an instant. It just takes someone, or something unpredictable to wipe the slate clean – case in point, the coronavirus pandemic and economic crisis.
So now, more than ever, we need to consider the protection of your wealth and assets. To mitigate the event that you ‘lose it all’, we need to consider suitable asset protection strategies so you can continue to reap the benefits of business and leave a legacy like no other.
Starting a company is an exciting step, but the order in which you register your business and make purchases can affect your GST claims. If you have paid for equipment or start-up expenses personally before your company was incorporated, you may be wondering whether those GST credits are lost.
Starting a business can be equally exciting and daunting. What may have begun as a side hustle can grow into something much bigger - and
eventually, you may reach the point where doing everything yourself is no longer sustainable.
For many small business owners, that next stage of growth brings an important question: should you hire your first employee or engage an
independent contractor?
For many small business owners, a new car is both a practical business tool and a significant financial commitment. One of the first questions we are often asked is: “Should I buy the car through my company, or should I own it personally?”