TIPOS DE ESTRUCTURAS EMPRESARIALES en Australia
Sole Trader (Comerciante Individual): Un individuo que es el único propietario y operador del negocio y es personalmente responsable de todas las deudas y obligaciones.
Partnership (Sociedad): Una asociación de dos o más personas que llevan a cabo un negocio en común con el objetivo de obtener ganancias. Puede ser una sociedad general o una sociedad limitada.
Company (Empresa): Una entidad legal separada de sus propietarios, que ofrece responsabilidad limitada a los accionistas y puede emitir acciones para recaudar capital. Puede ser una empresa privada limitada (Pty Ltd) o una empresa pública limitada (Ltd).
Trust (Fideicomiso): Una entidad que posee y administra activos en beneficio de uno o más beneficiarios, administrada por un fideicomisario.
Nonprofit Organization (Organización sin fines de lucro): Una entidad establecida con el propósito de llevar a cabo actividades benéficas, educativas, religiosas, científicas u otros fines caritativos, y que no distribuye sus ganancias a los miembros o accionistas.
Tax
Australian business tax refers to the system of taxation imposed on businesses operating within Australia. This taxation system encompasses various taxes levied on businesses at different levels, including federal, state, and local governments. Some key aspects of Australian business tax include:
Corporate Income Tax: Australian companies are subject to corporate income tax on their worldwide income. The current corporate tax rate for most businesses is set at 30%, although there are different rates for small businesses and entities with specific income thresholds.
Goods and Services Tax (GST): GST is a broad-based consumption tax levied on the supply of most goods and services in Australia. Businesses registered for GST are required to collect and remit GST on their sales and can claim credits for GST paid on their purchases.
El GST (Goods and Services Tax) en Australia es un impuesto del 10% sobre la mayoría de los bienes y servicios vendidos o consumidos en el país.
Algunos bienes y servicios están exentos de GST o están sujetos a una tasa de GST reducida. Ejemplos incluyen ciertos alimentos frescos, servicios educativos, servicios médicos y productos financieros.
Las empresas registradas para GST deben presentar declaraciones periódicas (Business Activity Statements o BAS) al ATO, detallando el GST recaudado sobre las ventas y el GST pagado sobre las compras.
Pay-As-You-Go (PAYG) Tax: PAYG is a system for withholding and remitting taxes on payments made to employees, contractors, and other entities. It includes PAYG withholding on wages and salaries, PAYG income tax installment payments, and PAYG withholding on payments to contractors.
Capital Gains Tax (CGT): CGT is imposed on the capital gains made by businesses when they dispose of certain assets, such as real estate, shares, or goodwill. There are various concessions and exemptions available to reduce the impact of CGT for businesses.
Fringe Benefits Tax (FBT): FBT is payable by employers on certain non-cash benefits provided to employees or their associates in connection with their employment. Common examples of fringe benefits include company cars, housing allowances, and entertainment expenses.
State Taxes: In addition to federal taxes, businesses may also be subject to various state-based taxes, such as payroll tax, land tax, and stamp duty, depending on their activities and location within Australia.
Setting up your BAS (Business Activity Statement): This involves registering for a BAS with the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) if you’re operating in Australia. The BAS is used to report and pay your business taxes, including GST (Goods and Services Tax), PAYG (Pay As You Go) withholding, and other taxes. You’ll need to ensure you understand your reporting requirements and deadlines, as well as how to calculate and remit the appropriate taxes.
Signing up for PAYG (Pay As You Go): PAYG is a system for businesses to pay their income tax as they earn income throughout the year. It includes PAYG withholding for employees’ wages and PAYG instalments for business income tax. To sign up for PAYG, you’ll need to register with the ATO and obtain a PAYG withholding account. You’ll then need to withhold the correct amount of tax from your employees’ wages and remit it to the ATO regularly.