Are you a business owner?
Do you have an SMSF?
Did you know that unlike residential property, you can
purchase commercial property that is in use by a fund member through your SMSF?
What does that mean?
If you’re a business owner you can buy the commercial
property in which you do business.
Why would you want to do that?
To put the asset into a lower tax environment. And to
put your asset into a protected environment to provide income for your future
retirement.
What you’ll need
You’ll need a fair amount in you super fund. Banks
will usually require a 35% deposit for your own commercial premises. As
mentioned earlier, you’ll also need some solid advice as to whether or not this
particular strategy is right for you.
What are the benefits?
Well as with any asset in your super, there are
potential long term tax and superannuation benefits. Aside from this, within an
SMSF the interest on the loan may be claimed, capital gains when you sell may
be significantly minimised. Also if you are in pension phase the fund will pay
no tax on the rental income.
The door might be closing
An interim report of the Australian government’s
inquiry into the financial system is calling for a review of guidelines around
leveraging this strategy source: http://fsi.gov.au/files/2014/07/FSI_Report_Final_Reduced20140715.pdf
So time may be of the essence. If this is an
opportunity that you think might be good for you contact us today so we may assist you looking after your all round financial health.
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