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Director ID reporting requirements are changing from 1 July 2027. While there’s nothing new to lodge just yet, now is the time to check that your company and director details are accurate. A quick review today can help you avoid delays and compliance issues when the new ASIC reporting requirements commence.
Read what’s changing and what you should do now.
Before you pay that ‘ASIC’ invoice — read this
Received a suss ASIC-looking invoice demanding payment? Learn how to identify third-party company review notices and avoid unnecessary fees.
7 Ways to Avoid Business Scams
With no end to the threat of scammers in sight, it’s prudent for business owners to be ultra-cautious and adopt a strategic approach.
ASIC Trading Name changes
Trading names A trading name was a name used by an entity or person to trade under. A trading name is not a registered business name. The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) collected trading names before 28 May 2012. They are currently displayed on the Australian… Read More >>
New ASIC email scam doing the rounds
There is a new email scam doing the rounds. It targets ASIC customers asking them to pay fees and give personal information to renew their business or company names. Here is an example of a scam email from 23 August 2017: If OBT acts as… Read More >>
Australian financial services licence
SMSFs and Australian financial services licence (AFSL) – what you need to ask your accountant Much has been made of the ‘accountants’ exemption’ throughout 2016, allowing accountants to provide advice about establishing a self-managed super fund (SMSF) which ended on 30 June 2016. From 1 July 2016,… Read More >>
