Why Shouldn’t I Register Directly with ASIC?

We are occasionally asked the question, “Why should I register a company with Castle, rather than directly with ASIC?” To us, it’s obvious – we provide a better product for your client and better support for you. And our clients … Continued

Changes to Beneficiaries Still Causing Headaches

Since the advent of Tax Determination (TD) 2012/21 back in 2012, people have been able to make changes to their trust deeds without triggering a CGT resettlement, provided that the change is authorised by the trust deed variation clause. This has lead … Continued

Not All Providers are Made the Same

Here at Castle, we pride ourselves on partnering with you to get it right and delivering excellent products that suit your needs. Unfortunately, not all corporate service providers are the same. Over the past few years, many documents have come … Continued

PPSR: Transitional Period Closing

On 31 January 2014, the transitional period of protection for unregistered security interests will come to a close. From midnight on 31 January 2014, those security interests which have existed as unregistered transitional security interests will cease to lose their … Continued

Case law update: SMSFs and the payment of death benefits

This week we bring you an interesting case from Western Australia which shows the importance of: having a binding death benefit nomination, and ensuring that the succession of your SMSF passes properly upon your death. Ioppolo & Hesford v Conti … Continued