by Quinns_News | Mar 25, 2015 | Legal News
Affidavit Explained An affidavit is a formal written document which describes a person’s own account of events in a prescribed format. A person making the affidavit is called a ‘deponent.’ What does an affidavit contain? The contents of an affidavit must be factual...
by Quinns_News | Mar 18, 2015 | Legal News
Unexpected tax liabilities for the beneficiaries of a trust A Trust is one of the most common business structures in Australia. It has certain tax advantages; it helps to transfer wealth between the generations and it provides asset protection. A trust is set up...
by Quinns_News | Feb 18, 2015 | Legal News
One of the first things to be aware of when setting up a new business is the host of legal issues that will affect you. Business names, Australian Business Numbers, licenses, business structures, contracts, copyright and the privacy act are all pertinent legal issues...
by Quinns_News | Jan 28, 2015 | Legal News
Sort your Business Structure When setting up or restructuring your business, there are several potential business structures you can choose. The most common types of business structures available to business owners are sole trader, partnership, company and trust. The...
by Quinns_News | Nov 5, 2014 | Legal News
If you consider purchasing a business you should bear in mind tax implications where the acquisition includes intangible assets (eg. intellectual property). The legal definition of intellectual property (IP) includes intangible items such as patents, trademarks,...
by Quinns_News | Sep 3, 2014 | Legal News
The new financial year not only means getting ready for tax time, it also means being prepared for the various legal changes that will affect smooth sailing for the year ahead. By now, your business should be aware and have all these changes under control, and if not,...
