Specialist Services

Specialist Services


Company Secretary


Company legislation requires businesses to perform several administration tasks that take up a lot of valuable company time. The last thing you need as a business owner is to be stressed out trying to ensure you comply with the Corporations Law. The possible threat of penalties for failing to keep up with the changing rules is too great a risk to take.


At Dan Bates & Associates we can relieve this burden for you. Our services include:


  • General advice on company law
  • Company formations
  • Filing annual returns on your behalf
  • Preparing all documentation related to minutes and resolutions
  • Maintaining statutory books
  • Assistance with changes of directors, shareholders, addresses, and office details
  • Bonus issues
  • Share transfers
  • Registered office facility


Please contact us for further information on how we can help you get back to running your business.


Estate Planning


As unpleasant as the task is, estate planning is one of the necessities of life. Knowing your hard-earned assets will be dealt with in the manner you choose provides peace of mind.


For business owners, a plan for succession of ownership is essential. We can guide you through the process of providing for business continuity.


The executor and trustee of a will are required to perform a number of duties. At  Dan Bates & Associates we are experienced in estate planning and can guarantee no deviation from the succession plan for your assets.


The areas in estate administration that we can assist with include:


  • Meeting to discuss objectives for your estate
  • Confirming assets - Valuations, inventories, and appraisals
  • Court approval for a grant of administration
  • Documentation involved in estate planning
  • Protecting the assets
  • Paying taxes and debts
  • Estate distribution

Farm Accounting


Farm accounting involves specific business, financial, and taxation issues, and a specialist understanding of the industry. At  Dan Bates & Associates we keep abreast of the developments in both the farming and accounting industries, ensuring we are uniquely placed to provide up-to-date, accurate advice.


Our services include:


  • Farm budgeting and cash flows
  • Farm sales and purchases
  • Ownership structures
  • Preparation of financial statements
  • Taxation
  • Seasonal planning
  • Succession planning

Rental Property


At  Dan Bates & Associates we have the expertise required to assist you in a variety of areas relating to residential and commercial property.


The services we offer include:


  • Advice on purchasing a property
  • Reviews of lease agreements
  • Advice on funding
  • Guidance in tax minimisation
  • Advice on ownership structure
  • Periodic reviews to ensure returns are maximised


The importance of forecasts in making a residential investment cannot be emphasised enough. We can provide you with forecasts for:


  • Revenue returns
  • Financial position
  • Potential growth


Contact us today for more information on how we can assist you in the business of rental properties!


Self-managed Superannuation Funds


There are several trust laws and legislative requirements for setting up a self-managed superannuation fund (SMSF). Typically you need to:


  • Obtain a trust deed
  • Appoint trustees
  • Sign a trustee declaration (NAT 71089)
  • Elect to become a regulated fund
  • Obtain a tax file number (TFN)
  • Obtain an Australian business number (ABN)


At  Dan Bates & Associates we provide the professional advice you need to set up your own fund and greatly simplify the process for you. 


Selling a Business


Selling a business can be a difficult, disheartening time and the tasks involved can seem particularly arduous. At Dan Bates & Associates we take the unwanted burden from you.


The services we provide for preparing to sell a business include:


  • Obtaining comparative results
  • Establishing a realistic sale price
  • Taking the business to the market
  • Negotiating with potential purchasers
  • Drafting a contract


Our friendly, professional team will help you obtain a maximum return for your business.


Succession Planning


To ensure the long-term success of your business, it is critical to establish a well-designed succession plan. Coordinating the transition of your business to your successors can be an arduous process. However, with our years of experience we can address the complex issues of business continuation, removing the stress from your shoulders.


Contact us for more information on forming a plan that facilitates a hassle-free continuation of your business!


Superannuation


As the Government encourages Australians to take responsibility for and reach their financial retirement goals, citizens are repeatedly required to deal with superannuation funds. Self-managed superannuation is a means of saving for retirement. It enables you to control your investment strategy, reduce tax while obtaining tax benefits, and control administration costs.


Superannuation law is a delicate area and personalised planning is required for each individual. The team at Dan Bates & Associates are superannuation experts who can assist in establishing a superannuation fund that will effectively enable you to reach your financial retirement goals.


Services we offer include:


  • Establishing self-managed superannuation funds
  • Completing information for the Insurance and Superannuation Commissions
  • Superannuation audits
  • Advice on compliance matters
  • Advice on taxation benefits
  • Advice on employer obligations

Trusts


A trust provides a valuable way to protect the assets you have accumulated for the benefit of others. Our extensive experience with trusts enables us to offer specialist advice on trust formation and ensures all statutory requirements are met. Obligations for trustees can often be onerous, and our assistance in trust administration can prove invaluable. We can assist with:


  • Preparing and executing the vital documentation required for trust formation
  • Attending to the special requirements involved in reporting for trusts
  • Completing the trust administration:
  • Minute-keeping service
  • Annual accounts
  • Taxation
  • Asset management
  • Investment monitoring
  • Income distribution


Contact us today to ensure your trust is formed and administered as effectively as possible, covering all legal requirements and guaranteed to fulfill its purpose!


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