Setting up a self-managed super fund (SMSF)

How your SMSF is regulated

The ATO and the Australian Securities & Investments Commission (ASIC) are co-regulators of the SMSF sector.

The Australian Government makes the law.

The ATO regulates SMSFs in accordance with super laws and administers the tax system.

ASIC regulates financial services to protect consumers and manages SMSF auditor registration.

Together, the ATO and ASIC administer the laws.

What is an SMSF?

3 mins

What is an SMSF?	0%
The SMSF lifecycle	0%
Who is responsible?	0%
What you can’t do with an SMSF	0%

Is an SMSF right for you?

6 mins

Review SMSF sector statistics	0%
Understand all SMSF obligations	0%
Penalties	0%
Seeking financial advice	0%

Setting up an SMSF

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The steps to set up an SMSF	0%

Choose an SMSF trustee structure

4 mins

Choose an SMSF trustee structure	0%
Requirements for each structure	0%
How the SMSF structures compare	0%

Appoint trustees

6 mins

Appointing trustees	0%
Who can be a trustee or director of a corporate trustee?	0%
Things to know if you intend to be a director of a corporate trustee	0%
Your role and responsibilities under the law	0%
Consent to being appointed as a trustee	0%
Sign the trustee declaration	0%
Record identification details	0%

Check your SMSF is an Australian super fund

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Check your SMSF is an Australian super fund	0%
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Create a trust deed

2 mins

Create a trust deed	0%
Requirements of a trust deed	0%
Activity: SMSF packages or kits	0%

Hold assets

2 mins

Assigning assets	0%
The ownership of your fund’s assets	0%
Holding fund assets	0%

Register your SMSF

3 mins

Registering your SMSF	0%
ABN and TFN registrations	0%
Registration application delays	0%
GST	0%
After you register your SMSF	0%

Set up a bank account

2 mins

Setting up a unique bank account for the fund	0%
Information you need to open the bank account	0%
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Get an electronic service address

1 mins

Electronic service address	0%

Create an investment strategy

2 mins

Create an investment strategy	0%
Investment strategy format	0%
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Plan for the future

1 mins

Member and fund insurance	0%
Death benefit nominations	0%

Prepare an exit plan

2 mins

Prepare an exit plan	0%
What to include in the exit plan?	0%
Regularly review the exit plan	0%

Record-keeping requirements

2 mins

Keeping good records	0%
Keep accurate records	0%

Notify the ATO and ASIC of changes

2 mins

Keep your fund details up to date	0%
Notify the ATO and ASIC of changes	0%

Consider professional advice

2 mins

How a professional can help you	0%
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Help and more information

3 mins

How your SMSF is regulated	0%
ATO	0%
ASIC	0%
SMSF support services	0%
Phoning the ATO	0%
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Related courses

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