If you are an existing tenant of commercial premises, it is important to be familiar with the terms and conditions of the lease and know what your statutory rights are if the Retail and Commercial Leases Act 1995 (SA) (“Act”) applies. Whilst there are a few...
Franchising is a big part of Australian business. According to a Consultation Paper released by the Australian Government last week, the sector generates an annual turnover of $131 billion, with 73,000 franchises operating throughout Australia. An...
Do you own commercial premises which you lease out or have you recently purchased commercial premises with the intention of leasing them out? If so, here are the main issues you need to consider with respect to your obligations as a lessor of commercial premises in...
When establishing a not-for-profit organisation, there are several entity types you could choose from, however the two most common entity types are incorporated associations and companies limited by guarantee. It is useful to compare the differences between these two...
If you have made the decision to close down your Business then there are a number of administrative and tax issues you need to think about. The first step is talk to your accountant, solicitor or business advisers about the legal requirements for closing your...