Specialist Service

Company Secretary

Company legislation requires businesses to perform several administration tasks that take up a lot of valuable company time. The last thing you need as a business owner is to be stressed out trying to ensure you comply with the Corporations Law. The possible threat of penalties for failing to keep up with the changing rules is too great a risk to take.

At HRW Partners we can relieve this burden for you. Our services include:

General advice on company law.
Company formations.
Filing annual returns on your behalf.
Preparing all documentation related to minutes and resolutions.
Maintaining statutory books.
Assistance with changes of directors, shareholders, addresses, and office details.
Share transfers.
Registered office facility.

Estate Planning

As unpleasant as the task is, estate planning is one of the necessities of life. Knowing your hard-earned assets will be dealt with in the manner you choose provides peace of mind.

For business owners, a plan for succession of ownership is essential. We can guide you through the process of providing for business continuity. The executor and trustee of a will are required to perform a number of duties. At HRW Partners we are experienced in estate planning and can guarantee no deviation from the succession plan for your assets.

The areas in estate administration that we can assist with include:

Meeting to discuss objectives for your estate.
Confirming assets - Valuations, inventories, and appraisals.
Court approval for a grant of administration.
Documentation involved in estate planning.
Protecting the assets.
Paying taxes and debts.
Estate distribution.

Farm Accounting

Farm accounting involves specific business, financial, and taxation issues, and a specialist understanding of the industry. At HRW Partners we keep abreast of the developments in both the farming and accounting industries, ensuring we are uniquely placed to provide up-to-date, accurate advice.

Our services include:

Farm budgeting and cash flows.
Farm sales and purchases.
Ownership structures.
Preparation of financial statements.
Taxation.
Succession planning.

Rental Property

At HRW Partners we have the expertise required to assist you in a variety of areas relating to residential and commercial property.

The services we offer include:

Advice on purchasing a property.
Reviews of lease agreements.
Advice on funding.
Guidance in tax minimisation.
Advice on ownership structure.
Periodic reviews to ensure returns are maximised.

Self-managed Superannuation Funds (SMSF)

There are several trust laws and legislative requirements for setting up a self-managed superannuation fund (SMSF). Typically, you need to:

Obtain a trust deed.
Appoint trustees.
Sign a trustee declaration (NAT 71089).
Elect to become a regulated fund.
Obtain a tax file number (TFN).
Obtain an Australian business number (ABN).

At HRW Partners we help you to set up your own fund and greatly simplify the process for you.

Selling a Business

Selling a business can be a difficult, disheartening time and the tasks involved can seem particularly arduous. At HRW Partners we take the unwanted burden from you.

The services we provide for preparing to sell a business include:

Obtaining comparative results.
Establishing a realistic sale price.
Drafting a contract.

Our friendly, professional team will help you obtain a maximum return for your business.

Succession Planning

To ensure the long-term success of your business, it is critical to establish a well-designed succession plan. Coordinating the transition of your business to your successors can be an arduous process. However, with our years of experience we can address the complex issues of business continuation, removing the stress from your shoulders.