When winding up your SMSF, it’s important to read your fund’s trust deed. It may contain vital information about winding up your fund. For example, your trust deed might state that you must sell all assets rather than transferring ownership to members.
Last modified: 13 May 2024
Winding up a self-managed super fund (SMSF)
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When should I wind up my SMSF? |
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Have a plan for when to wind up your SMSF |
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Prepare an exit plan |
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How to wind up an SMSF |
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Check your trust deed |
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Get written agreement |
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Sell or dispose of your fund’s assets |
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Finalise outstanding tax and compliance obligations |
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Pay outstanding expenses and tax liabilities |
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Calculate and distribute member benefits |
5 mins | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Complete a final audit |
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Lodge your final SMSF annual return (SAR) |
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Notify third parties |
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Close your SMSF bank account |
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Keeping SMSF records |
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Consider professional advice |
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Help and more information |
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