After reading part one of this start-ups series, we know you’ll be eager to hear about how Employment Share Schemes (‘ESS’) work. We consider the benefits of having your cake and sharing it amongst ...
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From 1 July 2018, low value imported goods supplied to consumers will be subject to GST. Amendments to the GST legislation remove the GST exemption previously applied to imported ‘low value goods’. Low value imports will be ...
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In part 2 of our country of origin labelling (CoOL) series we provide a snapshot of the new mandatory labels required on packaged foods ‘grown’, ‘produced’, ‘made’ or ‘packaged’ in Australia and imported foods. This ...
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We know that the Latin speakers among you will understand the irony of this title. Nevertheless, it is not uncommon for certain parties (particularly prospective purchasers or creditors) to lodge a caveat with the Department of ...
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If you sell gift cards to consumers in New South Wales, it may be time for you to update your terms and conditions. New laws. Starting 31 March 2018, gift cards sold: to a consumer in New South Wales (including interstate ...
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Last year, 10 Australian start-ups made the Global Fintech100. Behind great success there is always great planning. It is vital to choose the right structure. It can impact: taxes you pay; personal liability; attractiveness ...
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It is easy to forget the little things when you delegate your responsibilities, especially if your delegates are the ‘experts’. However, some seemingly ‘small’ responsibilities can be very costly to neglect. With the ...
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It is a rite of passage for many students to leave submission of an important assignment to the last minute. For some, this habit continues later in life. One example is the delivery of notices under contracts. Contractual ...
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Competitions, lotteries, sweepstakes and other trade promotions are winners for generating hype and promoting an organisation’s brand. Who doesn’t love ‘free stuff’? However, organisations must always ensure they comply with ...
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In an age where pirates download Game of Thrones, monkeys take selfies and almost every other month a music artist is accused of ‘ripping off’ a Marvin Gaye song, we hear the word ‘copyright’ thrown around a lot. But what does ...
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