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26 Feb 2024

I have been told ( by a smsf expert) that I CAN buy into an overseas business through my SMSF (yet to set up).. I’m hoping that someone out there may be able to let me know, in plain speak, how I can go about this..

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Bruce4Tax(Taxicorn)Taxicorn
26 Feb 2024

This is one area where there is no substitute for getting expert advice.


"Buying into" a business may not be the same as operating a business.


You will also need to find out what documentation will be acceptable to the SMSF auditor you will need to appoint after establishing the SMSF.


https://www.ato.gov.au/individuals-and-families/super-for-individuals-and-families/self-managed-super-funds-smsf/investing/carrying-on-a-business-in-an-smsf


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Bruce4Tax(Taxicorn)Taxicorn
26 Feb 2024

This is one area where there is no substitute for getting expert advice.


"Buying into" a business may not be the same as operating a business.


You will also need to find out what documentation will be acceptable to the SMSF auditor you will need to appoint after establishing the SMSF.


https://www.ato.gov.au/individuals-and-families/super-for-individuals-and-families/self-managed-super-funds-smsf/investing/carrying-on-a-business-in-an-smsf


26 Feb 2024

@Bruce4Tax

the plan is to ‘work’ in the business, drawing an income and also depositing back into the fund.

I have been assured that this is possible.. as there are no reasons for it not to be a reality…I am looking at a figure of 6.5-8% of my current super balance..so I suppose, I’m after some guidance re first steps once I have established the smsf

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