Founding a start-up is pretty exciting, but you have to make sure that you get it off the ground on the right foot. One of the most important things to consider at this early stage is its legal business structuring. Finalising your decision between operating as a sole trader under an Australian business number (ABN)...
GLG is working on an 824 lot subdivisions for flat land subdivision in NSW for an eco-community under a company title structure. The size of this project and scale of work involved highlight our team’s ability to effectively work on large projects for developers and the trust said developers have with our experienced legal team.
As an aspiring entrepreneur, there are several opportunities that you’ll come across that will make a significant impact on the trajectory of your career and net worth. Regardless if it’s a crucial learning opportunity (such as a workshop) or a new opening for a partnership, each vital stepping stone will bear an amount of weight...
At one point, you may consider selling your small business. Whether it may be to start anew, source out funding for a new project, or look for new people to take over a project, various reasons make selling viable. However, it can be challenging to sell an entire business, especially when it comes to niche...
The transitional period for GST withholding rules is coming to an end, and with it comes new circumstances, especially for contracts started before 1 July 2018. Beginning on 1 July 2020, previously exempt agreements unsettled on or before 30 June will be subject to the withholding rules. Under the transitional provisions, old contracts for the...
What is a deed of release? A deed of release is a legal document formed between two parties that brings a dispute or an agreement to an end, and can in fact can be used to prevent a dispute from arising in the future. Generally speaking, a ‘release’ is a discharge of obligations. There are...
For any kind of business or investor, it goes without saying that the process of purchasing or selling a commercial property of any kind is a crucial experience and a significant investment decision in itself. While any kind of investment decision bears its own significance, commercial property transactions are particularly vital because of their impact...
Many who cannot afford to build their own business property have opted for commercial leases as more affordable alternatives. Like how a tenant rents an apartment, a tenant in a commercial lease rents a property for business purposes while paying rent to the landlord. If you are planning to enter a commercial lease, you must...
If you own a particular business, there may come a time in your life when you will consider selling it. Chances are, you think about selling all your products and supplies to one company as well as tools and resources to another. However, the whole process can become confusing along the way, especially if you...
Managing a business entails various responsibilities to handle and tasks to accomplish, which is understandably challenging for any individual. If you are having a hard time taking care of other business responsibilities, then you may consider hiring agents to help you run your business more effectively. Whether you are occupied with handling other business matters,...
In the world of commercial law, one way many companies protect their interests is by registering a trademark. This, however, is not always possible. In fact, acquiring a trademark is not always necessary, and not having one doesn’t necessarily mean that a business is completely exposed. It is in these types of situations where the...
There is no doubt that times are uncertain during the COVID-19 pandemic. Both employer and employees alike are worried about their work and personal situations. With fear on the rise and the increasing amount of businesses being forced to shut, there are a few things you can do to safeguard your business. Although taking precautions...