Multiple Business Under One Company
If you are wondering whether you can trade multiple businesses under one company name, we are here to guide you through. The answer is yes, you can trade under multiple business names and in multiple ways.
Overview of Corporate Personality
Do you know what corporate personality is? It refers to a company that is considered legally separate from its owners and directors. Similar to a sole trader, a registered corporate personality company can:
Incur Debts
Buy & Sell A Property
Sue Others & Get Sued
Be Criminally Liable
Liable In Civil Matters
Under the ABN registration, companies can now register for multiple business names quite similar to a sole trader.
Advantages Of Registering Under Multiple Business Names
Registering multiple names saves you with fees from setting up multiple companies
Running multiple businesses under a company can limit your personal liability
Managing multiple companies under one larger structure is comparatively easy
Your company’s registered name will remain the same
Your company’s ACN and ABN will remain the same
Disadvantages Of Registering Under Multiple Business Names
Liabilities of one business name may extend to another
Confusion between business names operating under a company
Tax implications may be less favorable
A company may have to lodge multiple tax returns
A company may have to register multiple trademarks
Tax Considerations For Running Multiple Businesses
When it comes to multiple businesses running under one parent company compared to a sole trader, tax laws apply quite differently in both cases. The tax consideration guidelines listed by the Australian Government Business website states that:
Companies do not enjoy tax free thresholds
The income rate is different for companies
Companies are taxed separately, not under income tax
Small business concessions don’t apply to companies
Companies may have to pay other taxes
Though it is possible to run multiple businesses under one company, it comes with its own constraints. If you are not sure what will work the best for your business, talk to our business and tax consultants at KPG Taxation. We are skilled and experienced enough to provide worthy advice.
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