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Business Structuring and Asset Protection Lawyers in Granville and Western Sydney
At Fred Kalouche & Associates, we help business owners make smart decisions about how to structure and protect their businesses from the start. Whether you’re launching a new business, growing into a company, or need a more tax-effective or risk-managed setup, we’ll provide clear legal guidance tailored to your goals.
From trusts and corporate structures to personal asset protection strategies, we help clients in Granville, Parramatta and across Western Sydney get the legal foundations right.
Tailored Legal Advice for Startups, SMEs and Investors
We don’t believe in one-size-fits-all advice. Instead, we provide tailored recommendations based on your unique business model, personal risk exposure, and future goals. Whether you’re launching as a sole trader, forming a company with shareholders, or need a trust to hold business or investment assets, we’ll guide you through the process.
Our team has extensive experience working with small businesses, family enterprises, property investors and commercial operators. We also work closely with your accountant or financial planner to ensure your structure is aligned with your tax and financial strategy.
Why Structure Matters
The structure you choose is the legal backbone of your business. It determines:
• Who is legally liable for debts and obligations
• How profits are shared and taxed
• What personal assets are at risk
• How easy it is to bring in investors or partners
• Your ability to sell, exit or pass on the business
Without legal advice, many businesses fall into common traps — such as personal liability through informal partnerships or missing out on tax advantages of a company or trust.
Learn more about business structures from business.gov.au.
What Is Asset Protection?
Asset protection is the legal strategy of separating your personal wealth (home, investments, superannuation) from business risks. This is done by using legal entities like trusts or companies to “ring-fence” your assets so that creditors or lawsuits can’t easily reach them.
A properly structured business can protect you from:
• Personal liability as a director
• Business loan defaults
• Legal claims from customers or suppliers
• Employee claims or tax audits
• Family law proceedings (in some cases)
It’s not about hiding assets, it’s about planning intelligently within the law. For more on trusts and asset protection, see:
Frequently Asked Questions About Business Structures
What’s the best structure to protect my personal assets?
A company or trust can help protect personal assets more effectively than a sole trader or partnership. Each option has pros and cons. We’ll help you choose what suits your risk level and goals.
Can I change my business structure later?
Yes, but it’s important to get legal advice first. There may be tax or stamp duty consequences when transferring assets or changing control of a business.
Do I need a trust for my business?
A trust can be useful if you want flexible profit distribution, asset protection, or estate planning options. We’ll advise whether a family trust, unit trust or hybrid structure is suitable.
How do I protect my home from business risk?
With the right structure, your home can be shielded from creditors or business disputes, especially if it’s held in a different legal entity or protected through spousal ownership.
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At Fred Kalouche & Associates, we specialise in helping business owners across Western Sydney structure their businesses for growth, protection and succession.
Whether you’re just starting out or need to restructure your existing business, our experienced team is here to help you make the right decisions from the beginning.