by Riordan & Riordan | Aug 6, 2026 | Commercial, Estate Planning
Federal Budget Changes to the Taxation of Trusts What does this mean for existing structures and succession plans? Facts From 1 July 2028, trustees of discretionary trusts will be taxed at a minimum rate of 30% on the taxable income of the discretionary trust....
by Riordan & Riordan | May 14, 2026 | Commercial
Summary New laws require lawyers to collect extra information and verify your identity before we can act for you. The new laws are designed to stop the use of legal services as a vehicle for money laundering or terrorism funding. Law firms and conveyancers must follow...
by Riordan & Riordan | Nov 15, 2022 | Commercial
Back in November of last year we advised you of the new requirement for Directors to register for a Director Identification Number (DIN). The deadline for application is now fast approaching, with directors of companies, registered Australian bodies and registered...
by Riordan & Riordan | Nov 5, 2021 | Commercial
Directors are now required to verify their identity as part of a new director identification number requirement. Director Identification Numbers (DIN) are a 15-digit unique identifier that a director applies for and keeps forever, even if they change companies, stop...
by Riordan & Riordan | Apr 21, 2020 | Commercial, Employment
In these unprecedented times, when many businesses have had to make the incredibly difficult decision to close their doors as a result of COVID-19 or restructure the operation of their businesses altogether, both employers and their employees are seeking answers as to...
by Riordan & Riordan | Apr 20, 2020 | Commercial, Property
The Victorian State Government has announced that it will be introducing legislation to deal with leasing during the COVID-19 pandemic and will be providing support to Landlords in the form of land tax relief and deferrals. The Victorian Parliament will be sitting on...
