The Australian inflation rate has been soaring as a result of the pandemic, supply chain disruptions and the war in Ukraine. Economists are predicting continued increase in inflation rates and the Reserve Bank of Australia has been quick to act. The RBA has so far increased the cash rate (at September 2022) to 4.35% meaning many mortgage rates are 5% or more. ...
If you are in the building industry in Queensland, chances are you or your company holds a license issued by the Queensland Building and Construction Commission (“QBCC”). The QBCC is a statutory body set up to regulate the construction or building industry. ...
The small business restructuring scheme was introduced during the COVID-19 pandemic to streamline business debt restructuring and reduce costs. It has been 18 months since it became operational, and many struggling businesses have opted to take advantage of the scheme....
Liquidating your company involves appointing a Liquidator to sell the company's assets and distribute the proceeds to creditors. Shareholders typically resolve to place the company in liquidation, either by unanimous agreement or through a special resolution at a shareholders' meeting. The Liquidator will then handle the liquidation process, with your assistance in providing records and information. Costs vary depending on the company's assets, but upfront fees are usually required if assets are limited. For more information or assistance with liquidation, contact our Brisbane or Gold Coast office....
Directors of building companies are liable for claims by the QBCC and liquidating the companies will not avoid personal liabilities of the directors. They can either voluntarily declare bankruptcy, or be made bankrupt by the QBCC, but this will not necessarily release them them from all QBCC claims....
Liquidations can be a costly affair for directors of companies that are already failing. Voluntarily placing a company without assets into liquidati...
Construction industry insolvencies are unfortunately very common and building company insolvencies usually do not result in any return for subcontractors....
Many businesses in South East Queensland and Northern New South Wales have just started getting back to normal trading after the Covid-19 pandemic. However, some business are again facing are facing major disruption as a result of flooding which occurred in late February and early March 2022. ...
It is no surprise that hospitality businesses have been significantly impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic and the resultant government policies. ...
The ATO can issue Garnishee Notices to debtors who owe money to a company. But how does the ATO know who owes your company money and how do Garnishee Notices issued to debtors work in practice?...
No one wants their company to go into liquidation. But if your company does, you want to be in the best position to minimise your personal financial risks. So, how can you do this? ...
If your company is in financial difficulty, there are numerous risks involved, including the risks of lockdown Director Penalty Notices....
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