Restructuring - Part 3: The basic building blocks

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For any structure, the basic building blocks need to be understood in respect of their commercial & tax factors relating to them.
Australia Corporate/Commercial Law
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Welcome to Part 3 of our restructuring series.

In Part 1 we looked at basic factual and issues and special issues that can influence the best structure and in Part 2 we analysed in table form how these issues worked for each structural component, be it a trust or company.

For any structure, the basic building blocks need to be understood in respect of their commercial and taxation factors relating to them.

The most basic is the use of a company as a building block with a discretionary trust owning shares, which is best described in diagram 1 in the attachment below together with key factors:

DIAGRAM 1

The second most basic is the use of a discretionary trust as set out in the diagram 2 in the attachment below together with key factors:

DIAGRAM 2

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Restructuring - Part 3: The basic building blocks

Australia Corporate/Commercial Law

Contributor

Pointon Partners is a medium-sized legal firm known for its full-service offerings to businesses and stakeholders. With a focus on building long-term relationships, the firm helps clients achieve successful outcomes. They provide top-tier expertise with a personalized touch, serving a wide range of clients from Australian companies to private individuals. Additionally, they are a member of LAWORLD, offering international legal support.
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