GST

We help our clients solve complex GST problems and optimise transaction structures, whilst focusing on compliance efficiency and always being ready for an ATO review. It was once said, that GST is like sand, it gets into everything!

We also conduct full GST risk reviews and help our clients manage ATO GST reviews.

Technical advice, opinions and rulings

We assist with:

  • Ad hoc GST advice from emails and memorandums to reports and complex opinions
  • Review of legal documentation
  • Drafting, reviewing and submission of ATO private rulings and requests

Transaction support and structuring

Pre and post transaction reviews and advice including:

  • Transaction structuring
  • Real property transactions (commercial, residential and industrial)
  • Sale or purchase of business (assets or equity)
  • GST due diligence reviews
  • Review of legal documentation

GST governance

Preparation, review and/or updating GST governance frameworks in accordance with ATO guidance either on a stand alone basis or as part of a broader tax governance framework

ATO engagement and reviews

Preparation for, and assistance during ATO GST risk reviews and/or Combined Assurance Reviews, including utilising the ATO GAT tool, undertaking analytical testing, development of GST policies and procedures, review and analysis of risk areas.

Disputes, objections, settlements, audit and litigation support (including briefing Counsel)

Process mapping and documentation

Documenting, refining and enhancing GST processes and procedures, including using mapping tools to produce GST process maps and decision trees

GST and BAS compliance

Undertaking periodic or ad hoc GST (BAS/IAS) compliance and review (if needed), working with your internal finance systems, GST preparation technology and/or internal resources to ensure seamless delivery

Indirect tax sharing agreements

Preparation of valid ITSA including listing all contributing members and the representative member, detailed allocation methodology, deed of accession and release deed

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Pricing:

  • $1,500 to $3,000 depending on the turnover and number of entities in the group

Technical advice, opinions and rulings

We assist with:

  • Ad hoc GST advice from emails and memorandums to reports and complex opinions
  • Review of legal documentation
  • Drafting, reviewing and submission of ATO private rulings and requests

Transaction support and structuring

Pre and post transaction reviews and advice including:

  • Transaction structuring
  • Real property transactions (commercial, residential and industrial)
  • Sale or purchase of business (assets or equity)
  • GST due diligence reviews
  • Review of legal documentation

GST governance

Preparation, review and/or updating GST governance frameworks in accordance with ATO guidance either on a stand alone basis or as part of a broader tax governance framework

ATO engagement and reviews

Preparation for, and assistance during ATO GST risk reviews and/or Combined Assurance Reviews, including utilising the ATO GAT tool, undertaking analytical testing, development of GST policies and procedures, review and analysis of risk areas.

Disputes, objections, settlements, audit and litigation support (including briefing Counsel)

Process mapping and documentation

Documenting, refining and enhancing GST processes and procedures, including using mapping tools to produce GST process maps and decision trees

GST and BAS compliance

Undertaking periodic or ad hoc GST (BAS/IAS) compliance and review (if needed), working with your internal finance systems, GST preparation technology and/or internal resources to ensure seamless delivery

Indirect tax sharing agreements

Preparation of valid ITSA including listing all contributing members and the representative member, detailed allocation methodology, deed of accession and release deed

More Information

Pricing:

  • $1,500 to $3,000 depending on the turnover and number of entities in the group

Patrick Hunt

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