How to Set Up Self Managed Super Fund SMSF
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Steps
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1Consider appointing SMSF professionals to help you get started. It is a good idea to use SMSF professionals to help you run your fund.
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2Work out super fund. Create a trust deed and give your Super Fund a name
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3Make sure all members are eligible to be a trustee. Members under 18 years old cannot be a trustee, being convicted of an offense.
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4Check Residency of your fund. Your fund needs to be resident regulated super fund at all times during income tax year.
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5Create trust and trust deed. Make a document that sets out the rules for operating and establishing your fund.
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6Appoint Trustees
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7Make a record of member's tax file number. Ask for your members' TFN - Taxation File Number and provide their TFG when your register with ATO.
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8Open up bank account for your fund. To manage the fund's operation, accept cash contributions and rollover of super benefits.
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9Registering with the ATO and apply for file a tax number
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10Formulate your investment strategy
SMSFs Guide and Resources
- Beginners Guide to SMSFs - http://www.yourmortgage.com.au/article/starting-your-smsf--beginners-guide-to-smsfs-109074.aspx
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