2003

The Great Debate - Trusts vs Companies

Source: Western Australia

Published Date: 6 Mar 2003

 
Which is the most tax efficient entity - a Trust or a Company?

This debate involved each team and team member advocating why their entity is the more tax efficient, followed by the necessary rebuttal.

Key issues debated included:
- tax rates
- tax concessions
- entry and exit strategies
- flexibility
- tax reform impacts
- compliance costs and obligations.

Advocates highlighted the key factors to be considered when choosing to trade through either a trust or a company, highlighting those that make each entity more efficient than the other.

Walter Tieleman's case for trusts

Author(s): Walter J Tieleman

Brett Davies' case for trusts

Author(s): Brett Davies CTA

Roger Sullivan's case for companies

Author(s): Roger Sullivan

Advantages of a Company Structure

Author(s): Richard Norton CTA

Details

  • Published On:6 Mar 2003
  • Took place at:City West Function Centre, Perth

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