Company & Trust Compliance

Protect your structure.
Stay compliant.
Every year.

Running a company or trust comes with serious legal obligations. We manage your ASIC requirements, annual returns, and trust distributions — so your structure works correctly and your directors stay fully protected.

ASIC
Annual review lodged on time, every year
30 Jun
Trust resolutions completed before deadline
Div 7A
Loan agreements managed & documented
$0
ASIC late lodgement penalties incurred

"Non-compliance isn't just a fine — it can invalidate your entire structure. We make sure that never happens."

We cover both structures

Select your structure to see what's covered

Companies and trusts carry distinct obligations under Australian law. Click your structure type to see exactly what we manage.

Pty Ltd Company
Discretionary Trust
Unit Trust

ASIC Annual Review

We receive your ASIC annual review, pay the fee, and lodge the confirmation — handling the registered agent obligations so your company stays in good standing.

Company Tax Return

Full income tax return for your Pty Ltd — income, expenses, dividends, and franking credits reconciled and lodged with the ATO accurately each year.

Director Loan (Div 7A)

We manage Division 7A loans and ensure complying loan agreements are in place where required — preventing costly deemed dividend tax exposure for directors.

Dividend Management

Franking account maintained, dividend minutes prepared, and shareholder distributions documented correctly — protecting both the company and its shareholders.

Corporate Governance

Director resolutions, minutes, and the company register maintained correctly throughout the year — not just at tax time — ensuring your corporate records are always accurate.

Structural Review

Periodic review of your company structure to ensure it still suits your business goals, asset protection needs, and tax efficiency as your business evolves.

Distribution Resolutions

Trust distribution resolutions prepared and signed before 30 June — allocating income to beneficiaries in the most tax-effective way possible under the trust deed.

Trust Tax Return

Trustee income tax return prepared and lodged with full distribution statements for each beneficiary — ensuring correct tax treatment at every level of the structure.

Beneficiary Statements

Distribution statements issued to each beneficiary with the information they need to include their share of trust income in their own personal tax returns.

Section 100A Review

We assess your trust distributions against the ATO's Section 100A guidance — helping you avoid arrangements that could be challenged as tax avoidance.

Trust Deed Interpretation

Your trust deed governs what distributions are permitted. We interpret the deed annually to ensure your resolutions are valid and legally effective.

Family Trust Elections

Where required, we manage family trust elections and interposed entity elections — critical for accessing certain tax concessions within family group structures.

Unit Holder Distributions

Distributions to unit holders calculated proportionally and documented correctly — with individual distribution statements prepared for each unit holder's tax return.

Trust Tax Return

Trustee income tax return lodged with full unit holder distribution statements — ensuring correct treatment for both the trust and each unit holder.

Unit Register Maintenance

The unit register maintained and updated to reflect any transfers, new issues, or redemptions of units — keeping your structure documentation accurate.

CGT Event Management

Unit transfers and restructures managed with proper CGT analysis — ensuring any capital gains events are correctly identified and reported to the ATO.

Trustee Obligations

Corporate trustee annual return and ASIC obligations managed alongside the trust — treating the full structure as a single compliance engagement.

Structural Review

Periodic review of your unit trust structure to assess whether it remains the most appropriate vehicle for your investment or business objectives.

Who it's for

Any business with a formal structure

If you operate through a company or trust — or are considering it — we have the expertise to manage every obligation that comes with it.

Pty Ltd companies
Family discretionary trusts
Unit trusts
Corporate trustees
Trading companies
Holding structures
How it works

Proactive, not reactive

Step 01
Structure review
We assess your company or trust setup, identify any outstanding obligations, and build a forward-looking compliance calendar.
Step 02
Year-round monitoring
We track all ASIC and ATO deadlines and contact you well in advance — before anything becomes urgent or attracts a penalty.
Step 03
Pre-30 June planning
Trust resolutions and end-of-year planning completed ahead of the deadline — no last-minute scrambling, no missed distributions.
Step 04
Lodgement & records
Returns lodged, registers updated, and all corporate documentation maintained correctly and available when you need it.
Common questions

Company & Trust — answered

What is Division 7A and why does it matter?
Division 7A applies when a shareholder or associate takes money out of a private company — the ATO treats this as a loan that requires a formal loan agreement to be in place. Without the right documentation, those amounts can be treated as unfranked dividends and taxed accordingly. We make sure any drawings from your company are properly documented each year.
How often does ASIC require a company annual review?
Every company receives an annual review notice from ASIC once a year, which includes a fee that must be paid within two months. We handle this on your behalf so it's never missed and your company stays registered.
Can you help us set up a new company or trust?
Yes — we advise on the right structure for your situation, handle all the setup with ASIC and the ATO, and manage the ongoing compliance from day one. We only recommend a company or trust where it genuinely makes sense for you.
What is Section 100A and could it affect our trust distributions?
Section 100A is an ATO rule that can cancel a trust distribution if the money doesn't actually end up with the person it was distributed to on paper. For example, distributing income to an adult child but keeping the money yourself is the type of arrangement the ATO targets. We check every distribution against these rules each year to make sure you're in the clear.
Do we need a corporate trustee, or can an individual act as trustee?
An individual trustee is simpler and cheaper to set up, which suits smaller or straightforward arrangements. A corporate trustee — a company that acts as trustee — is preferred where there are multiple beneficiaries, significant assets, or you want the structure to continue seamlessly if ownership or control changes over time. We can help you work out which makes sense for your situation.
What records do we need to keep for our company or trust?
Companies must keep financial records, minutes, and shareholder details for at least seven years. Trusts need to hold onto the original trust deed, all distribution resolutions, and financial records — and we recommend keeping the deed permanently. We maintain a complete compliance file for every client so nothing gets lost.
How does a family trust election work and do we need one?
A family trust election tells the ATO which family group your trust belongs to, which unlocks certain tax benefits like passing through franking credits and accessing tax losses. Not every trust needs one, but it's often essential if your trust holds company shares or is part of a larger family structure. We'll let you know if it's worth doing for your situation.

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