Re: [SiliconBeach] ACN vs ABN

2013-01-25 Thread Matt Moore
Hey, Just to add to what's been said. You can't really run a business in Australia without an ABN. But it is easy to get. And is low maintenance in terms of reporting costs. http://www.business.gov.au/BusinessTopics/Registrationandlicences/Registerfortaxation/Pages/RegisterforanAustralianBusines

Re: [SiliconBeach] ACN vs ABN

2013-01-25 Thread Saxon Druce
Hi Joshua, You don't need to register for GST (either as a sole trader or a company) if your business is earning less than $75k per year. But it is worth registering, as then you can claim back the GST on things you buy. If you are registered for GST, then you'll need to add GST to your invoices,

Re: [SiliconBeach] ACN vs ABN

2013-01-25 Thread Elias Bizannes
Whoops, trigger happy. Sole trader - income gets taxes at individual level - no incorporation means you don't have the 'corporate veil' protecting you (ie, you can get sued directly) - less reporting requirements Incorporation - you pay taxes on the profits, though you won't get doubled taxed

Re: [SiliconBeach] ACN vs ABN

2013-01-25 Thread Elias Bizannes
Sole trader - income gets taxes at individual level - no incorporation means you don't have the 'corporate veil' protecting you (or Sent by my iPhone On Jan 25, 2013, at 11:30 AM, Joshua Partogi wrote: > Hi Beachers, > > I am planning to start a very small consulting business. Can somebody >

[SiliconBeach] ACN vs ABN

2013-01-25 Thread Joshua Partogi
Hi Beachers, I am planning to start a very small consulting business. Can somebody explain in simple terms what are the pros & cons, tax implications being a sole trader compared to a company (Pty Ltd). Also, if I go for Pty Ltd, is it compulsary that I get ACN & then ABN ? Or can I just have an

[SiliconBeach] Re: Startup ops to support space mining industry

2013-01-25 Thread Jason Held
Hi James, http://www.acser.unsw.edu.au/oemf/index.html It's not a business conference but if your interested in space mining it's a good place to start Cheers Jason Held Saber Astronautics On Thursday, January 24, 2013 10:48:53 AM UTC+11, James Long wrote: > > This has to open up a plethora

[SiliconBeach] Startup Bootcamp Amsterdam finalist looking for 3rd team member!

2013-01-25 Thread Paul Hayes
7write.com just made the final 50 for Startup bootcamp Amsterdam (from over 550 applications) and we have a very good chance of making the accelerator. However, we've been told we NEED a 3rd co-founder. Someone strong in business development/CEO role would be ideal, but it would great to hear

[SiliconBeach] Survey Time! P2P Camper Rentals

2013-01-25 Thread James Long
Hey guys, help us out and take this super quick 10 question survey: http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/TJZST8S Then: email it around and share it on Facebook. (This part is really important!) We are exploring making the core product set for Yepgot: camper vans/motor homes, camper trailers and carava