Can You Serve a Statutory Demand by Email in Australia?
Can You Serve a Statutory Demand by Email in Australia? Yes, as of 15 September 2023, a statutory demand can be legally served by email or other electronic means in Australia under Part 1.2AA of the Corporations Act 2001 (Cth). These changes allow documents—including those under section 459E—to be sent via electronic communication, provided they […]
What is a Creditor’s Statutory Demand?
What Is a Creditor’s Statutory Demand? A creditor’s statutory demand is a formal written request issued by a creditor to a company under section 459E of the Corporations Act 2001 (Cth). It requires payment of a debt exceeding the statutory minimum, currently set at $4,000, within 21 days of service. Failure to comply with a […]
Statutory Demand – Complete Guide
A statutory demand is a written request for the payment of debts that are owed by an insolvent company, under section 459E of the Corporations Act 2001 (Cth). This complete guide to statutory demands is one of the most comprehensive free guides to statutory demands in Australia. This guide will look at how statutory demands work and when it’s […]
How to Draft a Statutory Demand – Form 509H
How to Draft a Statutory Demand – Form 509H Do you need to know how to draft a statutory demand – Form 509H? A statutory demand is a demand for payment pursuant to section 459E of the Corporations Act 2001 (Cth) (“the Corporations Act”). If you are a creditor of a debtor company, and the […]
Abuse of Process – Statutory Demand
Abuse of Process – Statutory Demand in Australia When is a statutory demand an abuse of process? The Courts have said that an abuse of process includes: Conduct that is unconscionable; and/or Conduct which gives rise to substantial injustice; and/or When they are used for an improper purpose; and/or When they are used for the […]
Setting Aside Statutory Demand – Complete Guide
If you are setting aside a statutory demand, you must use one of the following: A genuine dispute between the company and the respondent about the existence or amount of a debt to which the demand relates. The debtor company an offsetting claim. There is a defect in the demand, and substantial injustice will be caused […]
Statutory Demand
Statutory Demand Lawyers At Stonegate Legal, we understand that dealing with a statutory demand can be overwhelming for individuals and businesses. We provide legal assistance and advice to clients facing statutory demands, whether it’s issuing or setting aside a demand. Book A Consultation Speak To Our Trusted Lawyers Today What is Statutory Demand? Issuing & […]
When is a Loan Repayable on Demand?
Do you have a loan repayable on demand? A loan is repayable on demand when: There is no time for repayment specified (and so the obligation to repay on demand is implied at law); or The parties actually express the obligation to repay on demand or request (I.e. It is an express term). Unless the […]
QCAT Building Disputes in Queensland – Complete Guide
QCAT Building Disputes in Queensland QCAT building disputes in the building and construction industry are more common than most people think. Whether it’s a homeowner dealing with unfinished renovations, a subcontractor chasing unpaid invoices, or a builder accused of defective work, these issues can quickly become stressful, expensive, and disruptive. Fortunately, Queensland offers a unique […]
Recovery of Unpaid Legal Fees – Complete Guide for Lawyers
Recovery of unpaid legal fees in Queensland Are you a solicitor or an Australia Legal Practitioner in Queensland who is owed money from clients and looking at the recovery unpaid legal fees? To be entitled to the recovery of unpaid legal fees (without a costs assessment having been undertaken), the following steps should have been […]
Why Use a Debt Recovery Law Firm?
Are you a creditor who is looking for an effective to get your debts collected from clients, but doesn’t know if you should use a debt recovery law firm? If so, it may be time for you to try debt recovery from a debt recovery law firm to see how they differ over in-house debt […]
Debt Assignment in Queensland – A Complete Guide
Are you a creditor in Queensland who is struggling with debt assignment and is looking for a way to effectively manage the assignment of their debts? Dealing with debt can sometimes be a lot for creditors to manage. Between the multiple debts that their business will likely manage and potential problem debtors who don’t seem […]
Debt Recovery Sunshine Coast
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Tax Debt Lawyers
Tax Debt Dispute Lawyers The constantly evolving and intricate tax laws can present an ongoing challenge for compliance. However, having a reliable and proficient team of tax dispute lawyers can significantly impact the outcome. Book A Consultation Speak To Our Trusted Lawyers Today Don’t Face Tax Debt Disputes Alone Queensland Litigation & Dispute Lawyers What […]
Resolving Tax Debts – ATO Tax Disputes
Tax debts are essentially debts owed by a business to the Australian Taxation Office (“the ATO”). These can include tax & superannuation liabilities and debts, ATO interest & penalty charges, credits and refunds of indirect taxes, foreign tax credits, and/or franking credits and debits. It may be that there is a mistake, or something is […]
