Small business restructure
Source: Taxation In Australia Journal Article
Published Date: 1 Jul 2016
Legislation to implement a small business restructure roll-over was enacted early in 2016, following the release of, and submissions on, an exposure draft in 2015. The new measure will take effect on 1 July 2016. It is intended to provide a mechanism to enable small businesses to restructure their affairs without income tax implications (but still requiring a consideration of GST, duty, Corporations Act, Bankruptcy Act and trust law issues). The roll-over works to disregard any gains or losses that would otherwise arise as a consequence of transferring business assets, making it less costly to change legal structure.
This article examines the original proposal, submissions on the exposure draft, and the roll-over requirements as finally enacted. The important question of consideration being provided is highlighted as it is likely to become a practical issue that will be required to be addressed in the context of private company and trust transferors.
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- Published By: John Ioannou CTA
- Published On:1 Jul 2016
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