The Need for Related Party Loan Agreements

With the advent of the PPSR regime, it is now more important than ever to ensure that related party loans are properly documented. Many people rely on simple entries in a balance sheet to evidence a related party loan. But … Continued

Making Improvements at Castle to Serve you Better

Coming soon – A simpler product range, better priced.  You may have heard us mention before that we’re focusing on improving the way we serve you. Well, we’re pleased to say that we will be rolling out some changes over … Continued

Why it’s vital to update your SMSF deeds

The vast majority of clients receive their self-managed super fund deed, file it away and never look at it again. Many others may consider updating it every five years or so. However, over the last several years super legislation has … Continued

Discretionary Trust News

Variations to Discretionary Trust Deeds We wanted to remind you that that since the release of TD 2012/21 by the ATO, you can now vary a trust without causing a CGT resettlement, provided that the variation is made in accordance … Continued

ASIC’s new National Business Names Registration Service

Yesterday, the process of registering a business name in Australia underwent a significant change when the Australian Securities and Investments Commission launched the new National Business Names Registration Service. The new service, which is effective immediately and has no transitional … Continued