Mark Semmens, Author at Semmens & Co.

The sharing economy is defined as economic activity through a digital platform (such as a website or an app) where...

If you are an Australian in business, it is good to know that the ATO actively encourages early engagement at...

At present, the ATO is seeking to ensure taxpayers report all sources of foreign income on their tax return. Residency...

The issue of transfer pricing (and avoiding transfer mis-pricing) is critical to the Australian Taxation System and therefore a key...

If you don’t know the difference between a trading name and a business name, rest assured, it isn’t common knowledge....

As a company or individual looking beyond your own country for business opportunities you would naturally be concerned with the...

Published by The Adviser 1st October 2019. The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) has announced that it has reduced the...

With the end of financial year behind us, if you haven't already lodged your income tax return, you may be...

Australia aims to promote investor confidence and integrity in the economy, corporations and in capital markets. This is supported by...

Shareholder disputes are still one of the most common issues commercial and litigation lawyers encounter, so it is important to...

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