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Having the wrong business structure can significantly affect your: Tax liabilities. Personal asset liabilities. Compliance costs. Legal responsibilities. You should always speak to a professional such as an Accountant before choosing your business structure. Each structure has tax and or reporting implications about its activities. By obtaining advice you will …

Terminating an employee’s employment by email or SMS, is not unlawful, but it may be considered procedurally unfair and provide an employee grounds to challenge the dismissal. The Fair Work Commission has considered this issue. Unless there is a legitimate reason, for advising of dismissal by email or SMS – …

Choosing your business structure: Sole Trader or Company? There are four commonly used business structures in Australia: Sole trader Partnership Company Trust Partnerships and Trusts will be discussed in another article. It’s important to understand the responsibilities of each structure because the structure you choose may affect: the tax you’re …

Steps to take if you have been raped Get to a safe place. The first thing you should do is to get yourself to a safe place. Tell some what has happened. Once you are in a safe place, tell the first person you see what has happened or contact …

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