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Trust

A trust is a structure where a trustee (an individual or company) carries out the business on behalf of the trust's beneficiaries.

Advantages

Disadvantages

Disadvantages

✅  Asset protection benefits

✅  Potential tax advantages through income distribution

✅  Flexibility in distributing income

✅  Separation of control and beneficial ownership

✅  Capital gains tax concessions

✅  Estate planning benefits

Disadvantages

Disadvantages

Disadvantages

❌  Complex and expensive to establish

❌  Requires a formal trust deed

❌  Ongoing administrative complexity

❌  Losses cannot be distributed to beneficiaries

❌  Higher setup and maintenance costs

❌  Limited lifespan (usually 80 years)

Registration Requirements

  • Create a formal trust deed
  • Appoint a trustee
  • Apply for a Tax File Number (TFN) for the trust
  • Apply for an Australian Business Number (ABN)
  • Register your business name
  • Register for GST if turnover exceeds $75,000

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