A shareholder agreement is a key legal document outlining how a company is managed, shareholder rights, and share transfers. A tailored agreement reduces disputes, prevents deadlocks, and protects the company’s future, while relying on generic templates or a constitution alone can leave gaps and risks. Want to learn how to get your shareholder agreement right?

Transferring property from a company or trust into your personal name is possible, but complex. Stamp duty, Capital Gains Tax, and Division 7A rules can create significant costs. Even related-party transfers are treated like full sales at market value. Speak with a solicitor, accountant, and financial specialist before acting to ensure compliance and minimise tax risks.

Running a small business in Queensland offers growth opportunities but comes with legal complexities. From contracts and employment compliance to leases, privacy, and protecting your brand, engaging a commercial lawyer early helps prevent problems, reduce risk, and ensure compliance. Strategic legal guidance safeguards your business, supports growth, and gives confidence in every decision.

Running a business means regularly entering contracts, but outdated agreements can expose you to legal, financial, and reputational risk. With recent reforms affecting unfair terms, privacy, employment, liability, IP, termination, and restraints, reviewing contracts ensures compliance, clarity, and protection. Regular audits with expert legal advice help businesses stay secure, fair, and commercially effective.

Whether you're passing the torch or taking on a new venture, it's crucial to understand the key legal considerations that come with it - especially in Queensland. From contracts and due diligence to lease transfers, staff entitlements, and GST implications, getting the legal details right can make or break your deal. Let our experienced team at RHC Solicitors guide you through the process with clarity and confidence.

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