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In our 40 year history, we've helped all kinds of businesses. We have an in-depth understanding of how your business structure impacts your finances and risks.

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Setting up your business with the right structure is the first part of a long relationship. We build partnerships with all our clients so we can give you the best possible advice.

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Choosing the right business structure will mitigate much of the risk associated with starting a business. We will take the time to understand your business goals so we can give you the best possible advice.

Our team has a wealth of knowledge about how different structures will impact your personal risks and business outcomes.

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Kieran Liston, Director | Adviser
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Frequently asked questions

Should I be operating as a company or a sole trader?

Many factors will influence your decision to operate as a sole trader or another business structure, such as a company. Your personal life circumstances, as well as your type of business, will have a bearing on which structure is right for you.

Every different structure will have strengths and weaknesses in regards to tax minimisation and asset protection amongst other things, the key here is to match these up with your personal circumstances and long-term goals to get the right fit.

How do I set up a business?

Apart from setting up the correct structure, there are several other considerations in setting up a new business. You will need to consider doing things such as registering for GST, starting individual bank accounts for the business, applying for business names, and setting up an accounting system to keep all of the appropriate records for your business. All of these items will be covered off by a good business adviser during your business set up process.

Why is a business structure so important?

Choosing the correct business structure is hugely important as it can have a dramatic effect on your business in the future regarding tax minimisation and protecting you from potential risks.

Getting this right from the start is key. While you can change structure in the future, there may be certain restrictions. This includes some capital gains consequences in many cases. Getting the right business structure in place from the outset will be the most importance aspect of your business setup.

What’s the best structure for my business?

Different business structures will offer different tax rates, concessions, and abilities to stream profits to associated individuals or entities. Every individual business will have an ideal business structure to minimise tax as much as possible.

You need to plan for the future as well when choosing the right structure, considering questions such as:

  • Am I planning on selling my business in the near future?
  • How big do I plan on growing on my business?
  • What do I want to do with the profits from my business?
  • Do I want to reinvest profits in the future or take them for my personal wealth?
  • Do I want to bring onboard other investors or employees to my business?

How you answer any of these questions will influence which business structure is right for you.

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