Business Structure Explorer | START · Nexus Practice Management

A few questions

Answer honestly about today and the next few years. This points to structures that tend to suit — your accountant confirms the right fit.

Expected profit in the next year or two

Bringing in partners or other practitioner-owners?

How important is personal asset protection?

How much do you value simplicity & low admin cost now?

Will you retain profits to reinvest and grow?

Is income splitting with family relevant?

Your read

Sole trader

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Company

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Trust

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Answer the questions to see which structures tend to fit.

Health practitioners should also ask about Personal Services Income (PSI) rules, which can limit the benefit of a company or trust. This tool is a conversation-starter, not a recommendation.

What I’ll ask my accountant / lawyer

This is Module 2 of START

Set the foundation up right

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