Companies holding meetings and signing documents electronically

Extension for companies’ electronic meetings and signatures The Government has made another determination extending the timeframe within which companies can hold meetings electronically and enabling electronic signatures to be used. The aim is to relieve companies from problems they face due to the Coronavirus situation. This determination is intended to be in effect until (and […]

Tax treatment of JobKeeper Payments

Broadly, JobKeeper Payments received by an employer are assessable income to the employer Likewise, the payments an employer subsequently makes to an employee that are funded (in whole or in part by the JobKeeper Payment) are generally allowable deductions to the employer. The ATO has recently issued some guidance for employers in receipt of JobKeeper […]

2020/21 Federal Budget Summary

Omnis Group Federal Budget Summary 2020/21 Key points Changes to personal income tax rates Expanding access to Small Business Tax Concessions JobMaker Hiring Credit Uncapped immediate write-off for depreciable assets Temporary loss carry back for eligible companies Reducing the compliance burden of FBT recordkeeping 1. Personal income tax changes 1.1 Changes to personal income tax […]

Covid-19 and Division 7A relief

The ATO has announced some limited relief for private companies that have loans to their shareholders or related parties that are governed by what are referred to as “complying loan agreements”. A complying loan agreement is entered into to avoid triggering an assessable deemed dividend that could potentially be equal to the amount of the […]

Company directors personally liable for GST

New laws can make directors personally liable for GST The government recently passed new legislation designed to strengthen laws to “crack down on illegal phoenixing activity by dodgy business operators who try to avoid their obligations to their customers, employees and creditors.” In particular, the changes allow the ATO to collect estimates of anticipated GST […]

Business structure set up

Setting up a business structure If you are starting a small business you will need to work out which type of business structure to use. We explain the benefits and disadvantages of different types of business structures. Sole trader A sole trader is the simplest business structure and it is inexpensive to set up because […]

Company loans to shareholders

Company loans to shareholders under review The Government has released a consultation paper outlining proposed reforms to ‘simplify’ the loan agreements that are generally required when a shareholder (or their associate) borrows funds (or receives a payment) from a related company. Broadly, where a private company makes a payment or loans funds to a shareholder […]

Company tax

The Company Tax Rate Saga In the last week of the August Parliamentary sittings, the controversial corporate tax cut plan for the big end of town (i.e. companies with an aggregated turnover of over $50 million) was defeated. In addition, long-awaited legislation impacting the company tax and franking rates for small to medium companies (i.e. […]

Justin Flavel

Managing Director

Justin’s experience spans across 20 years in accounting, financial analysis and general business practice.

Although born and bred on the land, Justin’s interest was more in spreadsheets, ledgers, and finance which led him to attend university. In 1992, Justin graduated with a Bachelor of Business majoring in Accounting and Finance. As well as qualifying as a CPA member and becoming a Fellow of the Taxation Institute of Australia, he began gaining practical experience in small and mid-tier accounting practices.

During the late 90s, Justin decided to expand his horizons and travel through Europe. It was during this time that he seized the opportunity to expand his knowledge on the workings of large organisations by taking on roles in multinational corporations.

Today, Justin’s passion is in facilitating businesses to grow and evolve. His focus is on acting in the role of business mentor to help clients develop the full potential of their businesses. He joins clients on their unique journey, and provides the tools and knowledge they need along the way to make the right decisions.

Justin’s aim for his clients parallels his own philosophy and personal journey—focusing on his own career growth and business success while maintaining balance in his life with his wife and three daughters.

Omnis Group Managing Director - Justin Flavel