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Lynden Group

Accounting and Business Consultancy services . Level 6 24 Albert Road
South Melbourne VIC 3205
03-8 L6, 24 Albert Road, South Melbourne, VIC 3205
03-85481843

24/05/2026

If your business operates across more than one country, you have tax obligations that most generalist accountants are not equipped to handle.

This is not a criticism of generalist accountants. It is a structural reality.
Transfer pricing. Permanent establishment risk. Withholding tax on cross-border payments. Tax residency for individuals who spend time in multiple jurisdictions. Foreign income offsets. The ATO's data-sharing arrangements with overseas tax authorities.
These are not fringe issues. They affect any business with overseas operations, international employees, or cross-border service arrangements, which in 2026 describes a surprisingly large number of Australian SMEs.
The consequences of getting this wrong are not hypothetical. Retrospective tax assessments, penalties, and the cost of restructuring an arrangement that was built incorrectly from the start are all real outcomes we help clients avoid, usually by having the right conversation before the structure is set, not after.

At Lynden Group, we have specialist expertise across Australia, Israel and Vietnam. If your business crosses borders, we would like to understand what you have in place.
📧 [email protected]
📞 (03) 8548 1843
🌐 www.lyndengroup.com.au

20/05/2026

"I'll worry about tax at the end of the year."
This is the most expensive sentence in Australian small business.
By the time June arrives, the options are limited. The income has already been earned. The expenses have already been incurred. The structure is already what it is.
Tax planning is not a June activity. It is a year-round habit.
The business owners who consistently pay less tax are not the ones with aggressive strategies. They are the ones who have ongoing conversations with their advisors in February and March, when there is still time to do something meaningful.
At Lynden Group, we build tax planning into every client relationship from the start. Not a rush job in June. A year-round strategy built around where you are going.
📧 [email protected]
📞 (03) 8548 1843
🌐 www.lyndengroup.com.au

14/05/2026

The 2026-27 Federal Budget sets major changes that matter to businesses and international investors. As Lynden Group, we’re reviewing how updated tax rules, superannuation changes, targeted support for EVs and permanent small‑business write‑offs will affect companies expanding into Australia, and what it means for cross‑border operations with partners in Vietnam and Israel.

If you’re planning to grow or set up in Australia or Vietnam, let us help you turn these Budget changes into a clear, practical plan. Read our summary and contact our team to discuss tailored next steps: https://www.lyndengroup.com.au/post/2026-27-federal-budget-highlights

What’s your biggest concern from these Budget changes: tax, structure, or cyber security? Let’s talk.

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11/05/2026

Signs your business might need better accounting support.
- Your receipts folder is actually your email inbox.
- You find out how profitable last month was next month.
- You have three different spreadsheets that all show different numbers.
- You paid a tax bill that surprised you, and not in a good way.
- The last time you spoke to your accountant was to sign something.
If any of these felt uncomfortably familiar, you are not alone, and it is completely fixable.
At Lynden Group, we work with business owners who are great at what they do and want to be great at the financial side too. Not because they have to be, but because financial clarity genuinely changes the quality of every decision you make.
Drop a comment if any of these hit too close to home. We promise not to judge.
📧 [email protected]
📞 (03) 8548 1843
🌐 www.lyndengroup.com.au

04/05/2026

We believe good advice shouldn't be a luxury.

Every quarter, Lynden Group works with one small business completely pro bono - no fees, no strings.

We've seen firsthand what happens when a business owner doesn't have access to the right advice at the right time. An ATO debt that spirals. A structure that costs more than it saves. A cash flow crisis that could have been avoided.

Most of those situations aren't caused by bad decisions. They're caused by not knowing what questions to ask.

That's what we're here to change.

If you know a business owner who is doing it tough and needs genuine financial guidance - not a sales pitch - reach out. We'll listen first.

📧 [email protected]
📞 (03) 8548 1843
🌐 www.lyndengroup.com.au

26/04/2026

Are You Paying the Right Super Rate?

The Super Guarantee rate for FY2025-26 is 12%.

Many employers still get caught out, especially when payroll setups haven’t been updated correctly.

A few things worth checking:
→ Is your payroll software calculating at 12%?
→ Are super payments being made on time? (late payments are not deductible)
→ Are you paying super on all eligible ordinary time earnings (including commissions and allowances)?
→ Are any contractors actually entitled to super under the rules?

ATO super audit activity is increasing, and mistakes are expensive.

Not sure where you stand? We can review your payroll obligations quickly.

📞 (03) 8548 1843
📧 [email protected]

🌐 www.lyndengroup.com.au

20/04/2026

Payday Super: About 10 Weeks to Go

Payday Super starts on 1 July 2026. That’s closer than most businesses think.
From that date, super must be paid in line with each pay cycle - not quarterly.

What changes:
- Weekly payroll → weekly super payments
- Fortnightly payroll → fortnightly super payments
- Clearing house processing times need to be factored in

What happens if you’re not ready:
- Late super = Super Guarantee Charge (SGC).
- Unlike normal super, SGC is not tax deductible.

The ATO won’t accept “our system wasn’t ready” as a reason.

Three questions to answer this month:
- Has your payroll software confirmed Payday Super readiness?
- Have you assessed the cash flow impact of more frequent payments?
- Is your clearing house set up for higher-frequency processing?

April is the time to fix this. June is too late.
Need help preparing your payroll systems for Payday Super? Reach out.

📧 [email protected]
📞 (03) 8548 1843

13/04/2026

Q3 BAS Deadline: Are You Ready?

April means one thing for most business owners: BAS is due.
Q3 BAS (January-March) deadline: 28 April 2026.

That’s just over two weeks away.
The businesses scrambling in the final week are usually the ones who assumed everything was “close enough” until it wasn’t.

Your checklist this week:
- Bank reconciliation for January-March completed
-GST coding reviewed (especially mixed-use purchases)
- PAYG withholding aligned with payroll reports
- Missing supplier invoices chased and filed
- Any prior period adjustments identified and documented

Common BAS red flags:
- PAYG withholding doesn’t match payroll
- Rounded or estimated figures instead of actuals
- Large swings from previous quarters without explanation

Lodge accurately. Lodge on time.
Late lodgement = penalties + interest (and interest is not tax deductible).
Need BAS support before 28 April? Reach out now.

📧 [email protected]
📞 (03) 8548 1843

06/04/2026

Trust Distributions, explained simply

Trusts can be powerful structures for Australian families and SMEs — but they’re also widely misunderstood.

Plain English:
- A trust holds income/assets for beneficiaries
- (For discretionary trusts) the trustee decides each year who receives distributions (subject to the deed)
- Beneficiaries are generally taxed on what they’re entitled to at their marginal rate
- Distributions should align with genuine family or commercial objectives and be properly documented
- Red flags can arise where a beneficiary is entitled on paper, but someone else actually gets the benefit, this is where Section 100A can become relevant

The ATO has increased guidance and compliance focus in this area since 2022, and record-keeping has become even more important.

If your trust distributions haven’t been reviewed lately, now is a good time.
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📞 (03) 8548 1843

29/03/2026

Salary vs Dividends: What Actually Works in 2026
Still defaulting to one or the other? That's costing you.

The right split depends on:

- Your personal marginal tax rate
- Whether your company has franking credits available
- Super contribution strategy
- Working spouse or family members involved
- Business cash flow needs

In 2026, with revised thresholds and super at 12%, the calculation has shifted.
There's no universal answer - but there is a right answer for your situation.
We run this analysis every year for our clients. Most find at least one thing to adjust.
Want us to run yours? Let's talk.
📧 [email protected]
📞 (03) 8548 1843

23/03/2026

Budget 2026: Tax changes SMEs should be watching

Some key updates are likely to impact many businesses:

- $20,000 instant asset write-off currently extended
- Personal tax changes may flow through to sole traders
- Super guarantee now at 12%, payroll costs have increased
- Increased ATO compliance focus and enforcement activity
- Energy relief measures vary, confirm current support available

Most businesses will feel at least a few of these changes directly. The real question is whether your structure and cash flow planning are ready.

At Lynden Group, we help SMEs turn budget changes into clear, practical action, not surprises.
📧 [email protected]
📞 (03) 8548 1843

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24 Albert Road
Melbourne, VIC
3205

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Monday	9am - 5pm
Tuesday	9am - 5pm
Wednesday	9am - 5pm
Thursday	9am - 5pm
Friday	9am - 5pm

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+61385481843

Website

https://www.lyndengroup.com.au/

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