Decision in Mariner civil action ASIC notes the Federal Court’s decision in its legal action against Mariner Corporation Limited and its current and former directors. On 19 June 2015, the court found the company had not breached the law and its directors had not breached their duties when making a proposed takeover bid for financial […]
What is a Director Penalty Regime?
What is a Director Penalty Regime? Under the pay as you go (PAYG) withholding system, the Income Tax Assessment Act 1997 (ITAA) requires companies to withhold money from wages to meet employees’ tax liabilities to the Australian Taxation Office (ATO). Companies are also required to pay a superannuation guarantee charge (SGC) under the Superannuation Guarantee […]
Director penalty regime – guide for directors
Director penalty regime – guide for directors Under the pay as you go (PAYG) withholding system, the Income Tax Assessment Act 1997 (ITAA) requires companies to withhold money from wages to meet employees’ tax liabilities to the Australian Taxation Office (ATO). Companies are also required to pay a superannuation guarantee charge (SGC) under the Superannuation […]
Insolvency
Insolvency Insolvency is a term that can apply to either an individual or a business, but is more often used in relation to a business or company. A business is said to be insolvent when it cannot pay its debts when they are due. It is an offence if the directors continue to operate and […]
