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Business Structures, Risk Management and Planning

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In addition to the common types of business structures set out in Starting a Business or Incorporation of a Company, you may also decide to operate your business as a:

 
Franchise - an agreement under which a franchisor licenses a franchisee to operate a developed method of doing business that is identifiably associated with the franchisor. The franchisor also provides ongoing guidance, systems and assistance in return for periodic payment of fees and/or purchases;
 
Independent contractor - an individual or entity that provides goods or services to another entity under terms specified in a contract; or
 
Home based business - a small business that operates from the business owner's home office.
 
We are experienced in assisting clients to achieve their business objectives through effective structuring and planning. We can provide advice on various types of business structures and the required documentation to manage these structures.
 
Your legal and taxation obligations will vary depending on the type of business structure that you choose to operate through. It is important that you carefully consider each option to determine what business structure and type is most suitable to your needs.
 
Call one of our Commercial Lawyers for free initial telephone advice on your circumstances on (02) 9525 8688.

Key People

Dean Groundwater 

 has 17 years experience including 7 years in the Business Services, Taxation and Insolvency Divisions of a major accounting firm. Dean’s practice includes drafting all types of commercial agreements, dispute resolution and commercial litigation ...read more

 

Denis BowlesDenis Bowles 

Denis Bowles has specialised in commercial law for the last 20 years. Denis has wide and valuable experience in commercial transactions and large scale sales and acquisitions, advising on contractual disputes and conducting commercial litigation ...read more 

sutherland shire lawyer craig pryorCraig Pryor 

 Craig Pryor has extensive experience advising on commercial contracts, conducting commercial litigation and civil litigation generally. Craig regularly advises clients on commercial matters relating to the Corporations Act and drafting commercial ...read more

 

Denis BowlesJayne Humphreys 

Jayne Humphreys, Senior Associate, works exclusively in estate planning and can prepare your Wills, Powers of Attorney and Enduring Guardianship documents. Jayne can provide you with detailed advice upon testamentary trusts, avoiding estate claims, protecting assets for beneficiaries and tax minimisation ...read more

Anika Fleet 

Anika is now a member of the WMD Corporate and Commercial Group where she is primarily involved in acting for clients in Local, District, Supreme and Federal Court proceedings, providing commercial and corporate advice, providing employment advice, and drafting a range of commercial documents.  ...read more  

Kathryn Harris 

Kathryn has experience advising clients on commercial matters and drafting, reviewing and negotiating commercial contracts, including business sale and purchase agreements, services agreements, agency and distribution agreements and terms and conditions of trade.  ...read more  

Michael Terry-Whitall 

Since joining the firm Michael has worked predominantly in the Criminal and Commercial law divisions where he has gained experience in both criminal and civil litigation. Michael is experienced in the drafting of extensive legal documents and briefing Counsel for complicated matters.  ...read more  

 

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