Avoiding bad debts - some practical guidance
From time to time, most businesses encounter a customer who is either unwilling or unable to pay. There are however a few things you can do to minimise the risk of non-payment.
Read MoreAn employee who acquires an interest under an employee share scheme will generally be required to pay tax. However the time at which this tax is payable, and also the way in which the tax is ...
Since July 2015, the Australian Government has been allowing concessions to eligible companies in an effort to improve the competitiveness of Australia’s tax treatment of employee share schemes. This ...
AS 4902, more formally known as AS 4902-2000 General Conditions of Contract for Design and Construct, is one of the most widely used forms of head contract for design and construct projects in ...
A construction management contract is one type of Early Contractor Involvement (or ‘ECI’) arrangement, and differs from a traditional lump sum model in a number of respects. This article explains the ...
This article explains the different types of construction contract, and explains how to choose the right type of contract for your next project. Although the same general principles should apply to ...
A provisional sum is an allowance included in a fixed price construction contract for an item of work that cannot be priced by the contractor at the time of entering the contract.
Both AS 2124 and its successor AS 4000 are widely used forms of construction contract in Australia. Although they have many similarities, there are some significant differences.
The Australian Standard AS 2124-1992 General Conditions of Contract remains a widely used form of construct only head contract, despite it having been succeeded by AS 4000-1997 and now being almost ...
The defects liability period (or 'DLP') is a fixed period of time, starting from the date of practical completion, during which the contractor has an express contractual right to return to the site ...
AS 4000, more formally known as the Australian Standard AS 4000-1997 General Conditions of Contract, is one of the most widely used forms of head contract for construction projects in Australia.
Early contractor involvement (or 'ECI') is a method of construction contracting that allows a builder to become involved, and potentially start work, before the design has been completed.
Although AS 4000 is one of the most widely used construction contracts in Australia, many people remain unfamiliar with the detail. You can find our easy to understand explainer right here. The ...
From time to time, most businesses encounter a customer who is either unwilling or unable to pay. There are however a few things you can do to minimise the risk of non-payment.
Read MoreThe purpose of warranties in a share purchase agreement is often misunderstood by purchasers. There are a number of factors to consider before requesting or relying on a warranty in your agreement. He...
Read MoreThere is a common misconception that employee share and option schemes (ESOPs or ESSs) are the exclusive domain of tech start-ups and large corporates. However there are a number of reasons why all co...
Read MoreIf you are selling shares in a private company, the buyer will almost always seek warranties. In this context, a warranty is a promise you make about the thing you are selling.
Read MoreA heads of agreement is a short, interim agreement that parties use before negotiating and finalising a formal agreement. They are also known as a ‘terms sheet’ or ‘memorandum of understanding’ (or ‘M...
Read MoreThe hardest part of choosing a new business name is to find a good one that’s not already taken. This isn't just from a branding perspective - it's also important from the perspective of avoiding pote...
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