Newsletter

21 OCTOBER 2026

• Annual pay as you go (PAYG) instalment notice (Form N) – due date for payment. Lodgement is only required if you vary the instalment amount or use the rate method to calculate the instalment.

• September 2026 monthly activity statements - final date for lodgement and payment.

From 1 July 2027, new laws will require companies to provide director IDs to ASIC.

Companies will need to provide director IDs to ASIC through company reporting processes, including the annual review or when notifying changes to directors’ details.

Discretionary trusts, often referred to as family trusts, have been a popular structure for Australian families and businesses for many decades. They are commonly used to operate family businesses, hold investments and assist with succession planning. Their flexibility, together with asset protection and estate planning benefits, has made them an attractive option for many groups.

If you spend time outside Australia for work, family or personal reasons, your travel history could become increasingly important when it comes to your Australian tax affairs.