Regularly review the exit plan

Just like your investment strategy, your exit plan isn’t a set and forget document. Regularly assess your fund and each member’s circumstances, and set aside time to review your exit plan and make any updates.

Questions to consider:

  • Is an SMSF still the right option for all members’ retirement savings?
  • Do all trustees still have the capacity and time to manage the fund?
  • Is it still cost-effective?
  • Does your trust deed allow for the actions in your exit plan?

You may want to speak with an SMSF professional to help you decide if an SMSF is still right for you.

If there are any changes to your SMSF, make sure you tell the ATO. Having mismatched records can impact many processes including rollovers and payments to trustees.

Visit the ATO website for more information about notification requirements when you make changes to your SMSF.

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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