Business Structures & Asset Protection

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Business Structures & Asset Protection

Business structure and the protection of assets are two of the most important issues to consider when starting a business or embarking on any significant change. How you structure and set-up your business, in many cases, will determine its chances of ongoing success.

At Coleman Greig we provide practical advice that takes into account your individual business, the environment in which it operates, and the various stakeholders. We can advise on the legal implications of a particular business structure and work with you, and your other advisers, to ensure the structure of your business meets your specific needs in the long term.

We can help you with:

  • Sole trader set-up
  • Partnerships
  • Corporate structures
  • Family/discretionary/unit trusts
  • Limited Liability companies
  • Joint ventures
  • Mergers and acquisitions
  • Tax effective business structuring
  • Business succession planning
  • Structures for holding assets and distributing income.

Coleman Greig are available to service your needs no matter where you are located in NSW. Our network of offices are supported by the latest digital technology, enabling us to work with you in a way that suits you best.

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Plain English Guides

Plain English Guide to The Responsibilities of a Director

Being appointed as a Director of a company is very important. Not only does it increase your personal day-to-day responsibilities, it also increases the responsibility and accountability you have to the company and its shareholders.

Plain English Guide to Shareholders and Partnership Agreements

This Plain English Guide looks at the challenges in establishing a business and answering some of the more commonly asked questions regarding shareholders agreements and outlines the benefits.

Plain English Guide to Intellectual Property

It is becoming increasingly common for intellectual property to be one of the most valuable assets of a business. Indeed, in many cases it is the most valuable asset of a business.

Coleman Greig are available to service your needs no matter where you are located in NSW. Our network of offices are supported by the latest digital technology, enabling us to work with you in a way that suits you best.

Any personal information you provide is collected pursuit to our Privacy Policy.

Insights

Employers should exercise caution when dismissing during probationary period

Can you dismiss an employee during the probationary period? Yes, but a recent case is a lesson in caution. The recent Federal Court decision of ‘Dabboussy v Australian Federation of Islamic Councils’ is a warning to employers to consider the importance of timing if dismissing an employee during probation.

The business impacts from the Government’s new cyber security laws

Cybercrime ‘is a multibillion-dollar industry that threatens the wellbeing and security of every Australian’. In an effort to combat the impact on businesses and individuals, the Australian Government has introduced cyber security legislative reforms into the Parliament.

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