{"id":209,"date":"2018-02-13T11:56:09","date_gmt":"2018-02-13T03:56:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.paragonconsultants.com.au\/?p=209"},"modified":"2023-10-23T11:27:08","modified_gmt":"2023-10-23T03:27:08","slug":"self-managed-superannuation-funds-smsf","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.paragonconsultants.com.au\/self-managed-superannuation-funds-smsf\/","title":{"rendered":"Self Managed Superannuation Funds (SMSF)"},"content":{"rendered":"<h5>Looking to start up a SMSF? Great move \u2013 now you\u2019re one step closer to gaining more control over <!--more-->the future lifestyle you want to unlock.<\/h5>\n<p>A SMSF allows you to control your retirement investment strategy and reduce tax while obtaining tax benefits and controlling administration costs. However, setting up a SMSF can be quite complicated.<\/p>\n<p>Typically you need to:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Obtain a trust deed<\/li>\n<li>Appoint trustees<\/li>\n<li>Sign a trustee declaration (NAT 71089)<\/li>\n<li>Elect to become a regulated fund<\/li>\n<li>Obtain a tax file number (TFN)<\/li>\n<li>Obtain an Australian business number (ABN)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>If all this sounds super confusing, don\u2019t stress.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>At Paragon, we\u2019re here to assist you by providing tailored planning and solutions to suit your retirement needs.<\/p>\n<p>Armed with in-depth knowledge of the latest legislation changes and strategies, we\u2019ll help you unlock the optimal income and financial security in retirement. And if you\u2019re simply looking to Transition To Retirement, we can help you reduce your working hours without compromising your lifestyle too.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Establish self-managed superannuation funds<\/li>\n<li>Advice on compliance matters<\/li>\n<li>Advice on taxation benefits<\/li>\n<li>Advice on employer obligations.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Paragon can also act as your SMSF administrator. Rather than handling your own admin and potentially missing out on some of the better strategies like re-contributions and withdrawal, we\u2019ll act as your professional advisor by exploring <em>all<\/em> of your options.<\/p>\n<p>By leveraging our expertise, we\u2019ll give you complete peace of mind knowing your SMSF is helping set up the best possible future for your needs.<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<h1><a href=\"\/contact\/\">Ready for super success? Let\u2019s talk.<\/a><\/h1>\n<\/blockquote>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Looking to start up a SMSF? 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