Business structures and restructures online workshop (Part 2)

The second session in the Business Structures & Restructures online workshop explores some of the most common business structures for SME clients and how to recognise when a structure is past its ‘use by’ date.

Common SME structures and when to change

Business structure makes a difference. It impacts on:

The amount of tax paid and when it’s paid
The risk exposure for owners and management
Ease of succession planning, and
Costs of operation and ease of debt funding

Using real life case studies, the Business Structures & Restructures online workshop will help you:

Identify the key factors and risk areas when creating a structure
Recognise the indicators of when a structure is past its ‘use by’ date
Manage changes to a business structure, and
Work through the ATO’s specific guidance on professional firm profits.

Sometimes the best structure from a tax perspective just doesn’t make sense commercially. There is no ‘one size fits all’ approach and sometimes the right structure will involve compromise. Understanding what compromises to accept requires an understanding of the impact of each.

Common SME structures and when to change

Date & Details

Thursday, 23 April 2026

Time

11:00am - 1:00pm AEST

What we cover

What we cover:

Advantages, disadvantages and issues to consider for common SME structures
When particular structures might be more suitable than others
Assessing the impact of recent ATO guidance on certain structures
Current thinking and practical solutions
Identifying when a business has outgrown its existing structure
Managing the change process
Avoiding the traps

Rae Ni Corraidh

Tax Adviser, Knowledge Shop

Rae is an experienced tax advisor and trainer focused on helping practitioners apply complex tax rules to real life scenarios. She has a genuine passion for helping practitioners find a solution to the tax problems that their clients face (and sometimes unwittingly cause).

She understands the challenges faced by practitioners and brings a wealth of practical experience to Knowledge Shop workshops and webinars to ensure participants walk away with the knowledge and tools they need to help their clients navigate the technical issues they are facing.

Rae holds a Masters in Commerce specialising in tax and has over 20 years tax experience in professional services firms, ten in Big 4 firms both in Australia and internationally and has held management positions in mid-tier firms.