Business and Commercial

Purchase of a Business

When buying a new business it is important that you seek legal and financial advice.

There are several matters that need to be considered when purchasing a business and Smithson Lawyers Gold Coast can assist you with this, including:

  • What entity to purchase the business in – a company, partnership, joint venture, superannuation, trusts etc. Smithson Lawyers can assist you in setting-up the appropriate entity and discussing options available to you.
  • Explaining the terms of any lease or contract. It is important that you are happy with the terms of any lease or contract and understand your obligations under them. Smithson Lawyers Gold Coast can assist you with this.
  • Arranging the transfer or preparation of a new lease.
  • Licensing Requirements and Searches. You need to ensure that your business and you comply with all licensing requirements. Smithson Lawyers Gold Coast can guide and assist you in this.

Contact Smithson Lawyers Gold Coast to discuss your purchasing needs today.


Selling a Business

Smithson Lawyers Gold Coast can assist you in the sale of your current business including arranging the transfer of all licences and leases.

Contact Smithson Lawyers Gold Coast to discuss your sale today.


Leasing

When deciding to lease a commercial property it is vital that you seek legal and financial advice. Smithson Lawyers Gold Coast work together with financial advisers to ensure that you receive all the support you need in relation to your matter.

Smithson Lawyers Gold Coast can provide you advice in relation to:

  • Whether to use a company, partnership, joint venture, superannuation, trust etc. to lease the premises.
  • The transfer or preparation of a new lease including defining and explaining the terms of the lease.
  • Appropriate searches to undertake to protect your interest in the lease.

Contact Smithson Lawyers Gold Coast to discuss your leasing enquiries now.


Trusts / Companies

When establishing a Trust, especially a Trust involving your superannuation, strict legislative requirements must be complied with. You need to ensure that the Trust is prepared properly to comply with these requirements but also covers your own needs.

Smithson Lawyers Gold Coast can assist you in preparing a Trust to suit your needs, including:

  • Family Discretionary Trusts
  • Fixed Trusts
  • Bare Trusts
  • Superannuation Trusts

Smithson Lawyers Gold Coast can also assist you in arranging the registration of a company.

Contact Smithson Lawyers Gold Coast today to discuss your needs further.


Purchasing a Commercial Property

Smithson Lawyers Gold Coast can assist you in the purchase of your commercial property including helping you determine whether to purchase the property using a company, trust, superannuation or other structure.

Contact Smithson Lawyers Gold Coast today to discuss your commercial purchase further.


Selling a Commercial Property

Smithson Lawyers Gold Coast can assist you in the sale of your commercial property.

Contact Smithson Lawyers Gold Coast today to discuss your commercial sale further.