Dangers of director penalty notices
If a company does not pay superannuation and it also fails to lodge SGC Statements, the directors are automatically liable for the unpaid superannuation and can be issued Director Penalty Notices. ...
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Important Changes to Superannuation Director Penalty Notices
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Liquidate a company to avoid Director Penalty Notice liability
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Received a Director Penalty Notice? Here’s what can happen
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