This On Demand was recorded on 31 August 2022.

Knowledge of your clients’ business needs, coupled with a good understanding of current legal and tax features of common business structures, are key to appropriately advising clients on the best structure for their business. Poorly advised clients can experience unanticipated consequences for example, increased personal liability, difficulties in exit or unforeseen tax consequences.

Looking at a range of common structure options, this On Demand will provide practical legal and tax perspectives on advising in this space.

Who should view?

Commercial lawyers at entry level and above as well as general practitioners. Senior commercial lawyers seeking a refresher, accountants, tax consultants, business advisors and company directors may also benefit from viewing.

Learning Outcomes

• Recognise the range of business structures and understand why it is important to consider a suitable structure at the outset.
• With the assistance of a comparison table and case study, learn about the key legal and tax features of some common business structures, including companies and limited partnerships.
• Benefit from a discussion on the sorts of questions that should be asked to ensure that relevant practical issues are considered when advising clients on suitable business structures.
• In relation to companies (including look-through companies) and limited partnerships, gain practical guidance on how best to manage liability, exit and dispute resolution aspects.

Presenter Details

Chair

Andrew Lewis | Principal, Andrew Lewis Law

Presenter

Bevan Miles | Partner, Chapman Tripp (Tax)

Presenter

Greer Fredricson | Special Counsel, Chapman Tripp (Corporate & commercial)