Tasks to wind up an SMSF

You must complete these tasks when winding up an SMSF:

  • check your trust deed
  • get written agreement
  • sell or dispose of your fund’s assets
  • finalise outstanding tax and compliance obligations
  • pay outstanding expenses and tax liabilities
  • calculate and distribute member benefits
  • complete a final audit
  • lodge your final SMSF annual return (SAR)
  • notify third parties, and
  • close your SMSF bank account.

Winding up a self-managed super fund (SMSF)

Steps Progress

When should I wind up my SMSF?

3 mins

Have a plan for when to wind up your SMSF

2 mins

Prepare an exit plan

2 mins

How to wind up an SMSF

1 mins

Check your trust deed

1 mins

Get written agreement

1 mins

Sell or dispose of your fund’s assets

1 mins

Finalise outstanding tax and compliance obligations

3 mins

Pay outstanding expenses and tax liabilities

1 mins

Calculate and distribute member benefits

5 mins

Complete a final audit

1 mins

Lodge your final SMSF annual return (SAR)

1 mins

Notify third parties

1 mins

Close your SMSF bank account

1 mins

Keeping SMSF records

2 mins

Consider professional advice

2 mins

Help and more information

3 mins

Related courses

1 mins

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