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3 Reasons Why You Should Have a Virtual Registered Office Address (2020 Update)

Having a virtual office address for your company not only protects your privacy, but can also make your company more efficient. Read more here.

What Is PAYG Withholding? (2020 Update)

Employers are required to withhold partial amounts of their employee's payment for tax purposes. Find out how PAYG Withholding works here.

How to Find Your ABN (2020 Update)

Your ABN is your business's key identifier. But what happens if you misplace it? Read our guide to find out how you can relocate your ABN.

What is Sweat Equity?

Sweat equity is a great way for young, cash-poor businesses to compensate early employees and co-founders for their time and loyalty.

How to Legally Change Your Casual Employee’s Roster

A common question employer's wonder is whether they can legally change their casual employee's roster. Read our guide to find out.

What is a Jurisdictional Objection?

A jurisdictional objection may impact the ability of the Fair Work Commission to hear your claim for unfair dismissal. Read our guide to find out more.

What is a Cascading Clause?

A cascading clause is a valuable tool for individuals seeking to cover a variety of scenarios within a contract. Here's our guide to how they work.

Is it Legal to Update a Quote?

Often it can be difficult to fully anticipate the full cost when you quote up a job, but are you allowed to update the quote? Find out here.

Do I Need to Hold Shares in a Company in Order to Be Its Director?

A director can choose to have shares in their company. But is this a requirement? Read our guide to find out whether a director must hold shares.

How to Resolve a Dispute Between 50/50 Shareholders

When 50/50 shareholders disagree, there is a high chance of a deadlock and the business suffering. Here is how to proactively avoid these situations.

What is a Startup Incubator?

For many young entrepreneurs, a startup incubator represents the opportunity to realise their dreams. Here's our guide to how they work.

What’s the Difference Between an Annual General Meeting (AGM) and an Extraordinary General Meeting (EGM)?

An Annual General Meeting is a company meeting held once every year, whereas an Extraordinary General Meeting covers all other meetings. Read more here.

What’s The Difference Between Pty And Pty Ltd? (2020 Update)

Pty Ltd is a term used for most private companies which stands for 'proprietary limited'. By contrast, Ltd stands for 'Limited'. Read more here.

Is it Legal to Drive with a Broken Arm? (2020 update)

Although it is technically legal to drive with a broken arm, this may vary depending on your circumstances. Find out more here.

Can I Still Be a Company Director If I Have a Criminal Record?

A criminal record can impact your ability to act as a company director. Read this article to learn when convictions could stop you from being a director.

5 Things You Should Include in Your Company Constitution

A company constitution governs how a company is managed. Read this article to learn what things you should consider when writing your company's constitution

Company Liquidation: Who Gets Paid First?