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If you are granting a franchise or master franchise in Australia, then you need to fully understand your legal obligations to create and update your disclosure document under the Franchising Code of Conduct (Franchising Code).

This document provides you with a comprehensive overview of your obligations and includes a checklist with key dates to assist you with your annual review.

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A buy/sell agreement is a type of business succession plan. A properly written agreement can help minimise uncertainty, reduce disputes, and ensure continuity for the business and its owners.

This type of agreement sets out how the ownership of a business (often shares or units) will be transferred if a “trigger event” occurs.

Download this guide to find out more about buy/sell agreements, including the required documentation and further steps involved.

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Raising and securing equity capital is one of the most important ways early-stage companies look to expand their operations and scale their business. However, the unfamiliar and complex regulatory and legal landscape often introduces new challenges and concerns for startups.

This guide will cover the different methods for raising capital, as well as the key issues to keep in mind if you are a business considering a capital raise.

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Companies serve as powerful tools for asset protection and tax management, offering flexibility and tax benefits for businesses of all sizes.

A company allows the owners to hold and grow assets (e.g. from investments or operations) and to distribute income to the shareholders.

Download this guide to find out more about the benefits and necessary steps involved in incorporating a company.

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Trusts serve as powerful tools for asset protection and tax management, offering flexibility and tax benefits for families and businesses.

A discretionary trust allows the trustee to hold and grow assets (e.g. from investments) and to distribute income to the beneficiaries.

Download this guide to find out more about discretionary trusts, including the benefits and key documents involved.

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An Employee Share Scheme (ESS) is an excellent way for a company to attract and retain key talent, including employees, directors or service providers.

This guide will provide key information on the process of an ESS, including how they work, and will assist you with asking the right questions and thinking about all key considerations.

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A shareholders agreement is an important legal document that outlines the rights, responsibilities and obligations of shareholders in a company. It governs how decisions are made, who makes certain decisions and how disputes are handled.

Learn more about shareholders agreements and the key documents involved by downloading this guide.

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