Corporate or individual trustees: An SMSF conundrum [CPD Quiz] | Money & Life

An examination of the advantages and disadvantages of establishing a SMSF with a corporate trustee structure or individual trustee structure. It is generally accepted that a self-managed superannuation fund (SMSF) must typically be established with either a corporate trustee structure (where all members are directors of the corporate trustee) or with individual trustees (where all the members are also individual trustees of the fund). In many cases, the decision to use individual trustees instead of …

Thinking about managing your own super?

Thinking about managing your own super? If you’re wondering what’s involved in self managed super and whether it’s a good option for you, here are some things to consider. There’s a lot to consider when it comes to managing a self managed super fund (SMSF). Setting up a compliant fund and managing your investments takes time and can give you the freedom to have more control over your future. Of course acting as a trustee …