ATO Director Penalty Notices can have serious consequences
The clock is ticking, you have limited time before becoming personally liable.
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We will minimise it immediately.
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Have you received an ATO Directory Penalty Notice?
We have proven options which are specifically tailor-made for your individual Company and personal financial circumstances.
Our mission is to keep your business solvent!
Importantly, we do not have a hidden end game of placing your company into Liquidation. We become your Director's advocate immediately upon engagement.
Why Us?
We offer a wide range of services to meet every type of business.
We're not Insolvency Practitioners, this enables us to give better options
Liquidation is avoided and only ever used as a last option
We provide a free no obligation individualised action plan
We openly discuss the advantages of our action plan and highlight possible pitfalls of alternative plans which may have been suggested to you.
We're not one company masquerading as three different companies
We have multiple effective options in our suite of services
Our fees are designed and based on savings, so that we are incentivised to maximise your savings
We keep your business solvent, whilst protecting your personal assets such as your home
Options We Have
Company restructuring in order to significantly or completely remove debts
Negotiating with Creditors (including the ATO)
Where applicable, provide more working capital and/or refinancing
Establish where necessary payment plans whilst ensuring your companies credit report is not affected.
Place the company into Voluntary Administration with the right professionals
Only as the last resort appoint a known reputable liquidator with established terms and conditions
Meet The Man
Justin Fox has worked in the insolvency industry for over 30 years, previously working for Arthur Andersen and Ferrier Hodgson.
Justin has a degree in Economics (Finance) from U.N.S.W. ( during this time he also received a scholarship from U.C.L.A.) and also graduated in Accounting and Law at U.T.S.
Justin has extensive experience in managing and turning around thousands of distressed and insolvent entities.
Justin's previously listed Fox Symes Associates Group Limited on the Australian Stock Exchange (ASX Code FSA). FSA is capitalised at A$100 million and employs over 100 staff. Justin was the start up principal, leading to Fox Symes and Associates becoming a recognised industry leader in debt relief, specialising in debt consolidation and bankruptcy prevention.
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Time is of the essence with regard to a DPN (21 days from the date on the DPN).
Please don't wait another minute. The time is NOW.
We will offer a free initial consultation, advising you of the best option for your particular circumstances.
We are not a liquidator or a finance company offering only predetermined and limited options.
What is a DPN?
A Director Penalty Notice (DPN) is a notice issued from the Australian Tax Office (ATO) to the director potentially making them personally liable for the company’s tax debt.
The DPN is issued when the company has not paid and/or reported their tax obligations or has significant debt outstanding.
This is in relation to Pay As You Go, Superannuation Guarantee Charge and Goods and Services Tax.
A DPN gives you a maximum of 21 days from the date on the penalty notice to take action to remedy the DPN.
Failure to remedy a DPN within the 21 days, makes you a director personally liable and you will be reported to credit rating agencies.
If you have received a DPN, contact our specialist team today for your free consultation.
What We Do?
Quickly establish the financial position of the business and obligations of the directors after examining the company financials.
Provide a cost effective way to restructure the company balance sheet.
Minimise the impact on a director which may arise should they have traded whilst insolvent.
Provide a comprehensive action plan with the objective of asset protection and enabling the business to continue operations.
If insolvency is the only option, DPN Assist will position our clients in the most favourable position resulting in improved outcomes.
DPN Assist can act on our clients behalf to negotiate reduced debt levels with creditors and banks.
In certain circumstances we can provide necessary working capital and or refinancing.
What To Do?
You are not alone if you feel there is no way out of your company tax debt situation. We understand the stress you're under since we face it frequently. Despite the fact that it could seem as though there is no hope and no one to turn to, assistance is available by phone call, and solutions can be found.
We analyse your position, provide you advice on how to fix it, and then negotiate on your behalf with the ATO to make it happen. Our knowledge and experience are unmatched since we have worked with customers from every industry as well as small businesses, individuals, and major corporations.
The most recent Annual Report from the ATO has been published, and it provides deeper insights into the assistance the ATO has provided to the community through previously unheard-of hard circumstances. The ATO's stance is quite clear when the economy improves:
The collectable debt has increased from $26.6 billion before Covid to $45 billion as of June 30, 2022, and some sources estimate that it may now be in excess of $50 billion. Small businesses owe approximately two thirds of this.
The ATO is certainly getting tougher and implementing more effective debt collection measures. The ATO has extended its engagement and awareness programmes as a result of rising debt levels. There will be firmer and more stringent actions. DPNs and other types of legal redress are increasing.
Get in touch with us to learn more about our services if you want assistance in interacting with the ATO to satisfy your company tax burden. It’s confidential and free to chat.
Timing is crucial when it comes to handling ATO debt. The essential lesson is to get guidance early, act quickly, and do it correctly.
If your business is in debt to the government due to unpaid taxes, this is not the time to sit on your hands. For more information on how our tax debt specialists may work with the ATO directly to get compliance with your tax debt and save harsher penalties, get in touch for a private chat.