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Recorded Webinar: Back to Basics: Choosing the Business Structure: A Tax Overview

One question you will be asked in public practice by a client commencing business is “what structure should I use?” Whilst asset protection forms a major part of the discussion, there are also the tax attributes of each structure to consider. This session provides an overview of t
PRESENTED BY Edward Hennebry Senior Associate - Sladen Legal , Melbourne

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About the Webinar

One question you will be asked in public practice by a client commencing business is “what structure should I use?” Whilst asset protection forms a major part of the discussion, there are also the tax attributes of each structure to consider. This session provides an overview of the key tax issues of the options available, including:

  • Sole trader:
    • non-commercial loss rules
    • marginal tax rates
  • Partnership:
    • use of partners salaries
    • income splitting (TR 94/8)
  • Company:
    • review of company tax rates
    • Division 7A issues
    • methods of extracting funds
  • Trust:
    • the various types of trusts (ie. unit, discretionary, hybrid)
    • treatment of losses
    • obtaining funds from a trust
  • The potential CGT implications applicable to the various structures, including:
    • the CGT 50% discount
    • the CGT small business concessions
  • Practical examples

Presented By

Edward Hennebry
Senior Associate, Sladen Legal Melbourne, Vic

Edward Hennebry works in the Business Law team at Sladen Legal, with a core focus on providing federal tax advice to small and medium businesses.

Edward commenced his career in the ATO’s Tax Counsel Network and Review and Dispute Resolution business lines. Since leaving the ATO, Edward has worked in a number of large accounting and national law firms, enabling him to diversify his knowledge of prevalent tax and commercial issues that affect private clients and family groups across a wide range of industries.

In 2024, Edward was recognised by the Tax Institute of Australia as a “Tax Trailblazer” in Victoria. Edward has been listed in the “Ones to Watch” categories for Tax Law and Commercial Law the 2025 edition of The Best Lawyers® in Australia.

Who Should Attend?

This webinar is suitable for junior accountants – Australia wide.

CPD Information

Accountants can claim up to 1 CPD/Training hour. This webinar has been designed to run for 1 hour, however, webinar lengths can vary depending on the level of questions and discussion.

Enquiries/Assistance

If you need assistance or have an enquiry, please do not hesitate to contact our Webinar Coordinator, Lisa Tran on (03) 8601 7709 or email: [email protected]

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