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Since year 2005, our firm has serviced clients in these industries and regions:

MANUFACTURING

Meat and meat product manufacturing
Seafood processing
Fruit and vegetable processing
Oil and fat manufacturing
Grain mill and cereal product manufacturing
Sugar and confectionery manufacturing
Beverage manufacturing
Leather tanning, fur dressing and leather product manufacturing
Knitted product manufacturing
Clothing and footwear manufacturing
Log sawmilling and timber dressing
Pulp, paper and paperboard manufacturing
Printing
Reproduction of recorded media
Pharmaceutical and medicinal product
Cleaning compound and toiletry
Natural rubber product manufacturing
Glass and glass product manufacturing
Ceramic product manufacturing
Metal container manufacturing
Motor vehicle and motor vehicle part manufacturing
Professional and scientific equipment manufacturing
Computer and electronic equipment manufacturing
Electrical equipment manufacturing
Domestic appliance manufacturing
Pump, compressor, heating and ventilation equipment manufacturing

ELECTRICITY, GAS, WATER AND WASTE SERVICES

Water supply, sewerage and drainage services
Waste treatment, disposal and remediation services
Garbage disposal service
Sanitary disposal service
Bottles recycling
Plastic recycling
Rubber recycling

CONSTRUCTION

Residential building construction
Hotels construction
Jetties construction
Tunnels construction
Land development and site preparation services
Earthmoving services
Building structure services
Building installation services
Gas plumbing
Solar hot water systems installation
Electrical services
Surveillance systems installation
Awnings installation and repair
Blinds installation and repair
Curtains installing
Building completion services
Carpet laying
House painting
Garden drainage systems installation
Landscape construction
Paving laying
Handyman services
Automotive repair and maintenance
Car wash and cleaning service
Panel beating
Smash repairing
Machinery and equipment repair and maintenance
Gas appliance repair
Refrigerators repairing
Household electric
Repairing household electrical appliances
Computer printer repairs

WHOLESALE TRADE

Mineral, metal and chemical wholesaling
Timber and hardware goods wholesaling
Industrial machinery and equipment wholesaling
Lawn mowers wholesaling
Professional equipment wholesaling
Scientific equipment wholesaling
Telephone or telegraph equipment wholesaling
Television sets wholesaling
Hairdressers’ equipment wholesaling
Motor vehicle and motor vehicle parts wholesaling
Healthfoods wholesaling
Textile, clothing and footwear wholesaling
Pharmaceutical and toiletry goods wholesaling
Toys wholesaling
Pet foods wholesaling

RETAIL TRADE

Motor vehicle retailing
Motor vehicle parts retailing
Supermarket and grocery stores
Liquor stores
Bread retailing
Health foods retailing
Furniture, floor coverings, houseware and textile goods retailing
Electrical and electronic goods
Hardware, building and garden supplies retailing
Toys retailing
Clothing accessories retailing
Protective clothing retailing
Women’s wear retailing
Footwear retailing
Watches retailing
Handbags retailing
Department stores
Flowers retailing
Pet shops
Discount store
Gift shops
Souvenirs retailing
Barbershop
Beauty salon
Hairdressing service
Manicure service
Pedicure service
Solarium
Sun tanning salon
Weight reducing service
Self- service laundry
Car park

ACCOMMODATION AND FOOD SERVICES

Accommodation
Boarding houses
Hotel operation
Cafe
Coffee shops
Fast food retailing
Catering service
Pubs, tavern and bars

TRANSPORT, POSTAL AND WAREHOUSING

Road freight transport
Road passenger transport
Airport bus service
Scenic and sightseeing transport
Postal and courier pick- up and delivery services
Courier service
Taxidriver
Warehousing and storage services

INFORMATION MEDIA AND TELECOMMUNICATIONS

Newspaper, periodical, book and directory publishing
Software publishing
Motion picture and video activities
Sound recording and music publishing
Television broadcasting
Internet publishing and broadcasting
Internet service providers and web search portals
Data processing, web hosting and electronic information storage services
Libraries and archives

FINANCIAL AND INSURANCE SERVICES

General insurance
Financial asset broking service
Mortgage broking service
Financial service
Insurance agency service
Insurance consultant service

RENTAL, HIRING AND REAL ESTATE SERVICES

Motor vehicle and transport equipment rental and hiring
Property operators
Real estate services

PROFESSIONAL, SCIENTIFIC AND TECHNICAL SERVICES

Scientific research services
Engineering research
Medical science research
Technology research
Architect
Boat designing service
Product design service
Solicitor
Advertising services
Internet advertising services
Market research and statistical services
Management and Consulting services
Veterinary services
Studio photography service
Migration consultants and services
Translation service
Computer systems design and related services
Computer facilities management service
Computer network systems design and integration service
Computer programming service
Internet consultancy service
Internet software development
Software production service
Website development

ADMINISTRATIVE AND SUPPORT SERVICES

Employment services
Casting agency service
Employment agency
Executive search service
Model agency
Travel agency services
Collection agency service
Events booking agent
Building cleaning, pest control and gardening services
Cleaning service
Lawn mowing service
Locksmith service
Footwear repairing
Key cutting or duplicating service

EDUCATION AND TRAINING

Preschool education
Kindergarten
Child minding centre
Sports coaching service
Swimming school
Tennis coaching
Art school
Ballet teaching
Drama school
Music school
Tutoring service

HEALTHCARE AND SOCIAL ASSISTANCE

Medical services
General practitioner
Anaesthetist
Dermatologist
Gynaecologist
Obstetrician
Psychiatrist
Allergist
Haematologist services
Neurologist
Ophthalmologist
Urologist
X-ray clinic
Pathologist
Medical imaging clinic
Endodontist
Orthodontist
Optical dispensing
Optician
Spectacles dispensing
Physiotherapy service
Chiropractor service
Osteopath service
Herbalist
Therapeutic massage service
Occupational therapy service
Podiatry service
Psychologist
Psychotherapist
Speech therapy service
Health services
Nursing home
Social assistance services

ARTS AND RECREATION SERVICES

Museum
Parks and gardens
Creative and performing arts
Musicians
Artist
Sport and physical recreation
Fitness centres
Tennis court
Swimming pool
Amusement centre

NSW Sydney Australia

Sydney
The Rocks
Millers Point
Pyrmont
Woolloomooloo
Haymarket
Walsh Bay
Dawes Point
Potts Point
Ultimo
Balmain East
Darlinghurst
Elizabeth Bay
Milsons Point
Rushcutters Bay
Chippendale
Glebe
Kirribilli
McMahons Point
Surry Hills
Lavender Bay
Paddington
Darling Point
Balmain
Birchgrove
Edgecliff
Forest Lodge
Redfern
Darlington
Cremorne Point
Kurraba Point
North Sydney
Waverton
Rozelle
Annandale
Camperdown
Double Bay
Eveleigh
Waterloo
Woollahra
Centennial Park
Neutral Bay
Lilyfield
Alexandria
Moore Park
Newtown
Wollstonecraft
Erskineville
Point Piper
Greenwich
Woolwich
Crows Nest
Bondi Junction
Cremorne
Zetland
Enmore
Kensington
Cammeray
Leichhardt
Northwood
St Leonards
Beaconsfield
Stanmore
Drummoyne
Bellevue Hill
Longueville
Mosman
Waverley
Queens Park
St Peters
Naremburn
Rose Bay
Bondi
Hunters Hill
Petersham
Rosebery
Randwick
Randwick North
Rodd Point
Russell Lea
Northbridge
Riverview
Bronte
Eastlakes
Haberfield
Lewisham
Sydenham
Artarmon
Kingsford
Marrickville
Vaucluse
Bondi Beach
Chiswick
Dover Heights
Lane Cove
Tamarama
Daceyville
Huntleys Cove
North Bondi
Huntleys Point
Summer Hill
Five Dock
Henley
Castlecrag
Clovelly
Linley Point
Dulwich Hill
Mascot
Wareemba
Abbotsford
Coogee
Lane Cove North
North Willoughby
Watsons Bay
Willoughby
Tempe
Ashfield
Clontarf
Pagewood
Middle Cove
Chatswood
Gladesville
Willoughby East
Canada Bay
Lane Cove West
Hurlstone Park
South Coogee
Wolli Creek
Balgowlah Heights
East Ryde
Botany
Chatswood West
Croydon
Cabarita
Eastgardens
Seaforth
Ashbury
Tennyson Point
Breakfast Point
Canterbury
Castle Cove
Turrella
Maroubra
Arncliffe
Balgowlah
Burwood
Concord
Croydon Park
Mortlake
Roseville
Burwood Heights
Fairlight
Hillsdale
North Balgowlah
Putney
Earlwood
Bardwell Valley
Roseville Chase
Kyeemagh
Matraville
Bardwell Park
Killarney Heights
Strathfield
Banksia
Campsie
Lindfield
Banksmeadow
North Strathfield
Enfield
Manly
Manly Vale
North Ryde
Ryde
Concord West
Brighton Le Sands
East Lindfield
Malabar
Rockdale
Clemton Park
Homebush
Bexley
Bexley North
Forestville
North Manly
Rhodes
Liberty Grove
Macquarie Park
Queenscliff
Strathfield South
Allambie Heights
Killara
Belfield
Freshwater
Homebush Bay
Meadowbank
Belmore
Chifley
Homebush West
Kogarah
Brookvale
Denistone East
Kingsgrove
Wentworth Point
West Ryde
Monterey
Phillip Bay
East Killara
Frenchs Forest
Little Bay
Gordon
Melrose Park
Denistone
Lakemba
Carlton
Curl Curl
Marsfield
Sydney Olympic Park
Beacon Hill
Ramsgate Beach
Beverley Park
Denistone West
West Pymble
Belrose
Wiley Park
Allawah
Davidson
La Perouse
North Curl Curl
Newington
Roselands
Balaclava
Eastwood
Greenacre
Narraweena
Ramsgate
Dee Why
Hurstville
Kogarah Bay
Beverly Hills
Pymble
Dolls Point
Lidcombe
Silverwater
Ermington
Penshurst
Sans Souci
Punchbowl
South Hurstville
Carss Park
Oxford Falls
Cromer
Epping
Narwee
Chullora
Kurnell
Mount Lewis
St Ives
Sandringham
South Turramurra
Blakehurst
Auburn
Dundas Valley
Berala
North Epping
Wheeler Heights
Mortdale
Rydalmere
Turramurra
Collaroy
Collaroy Plateau
Hurstville Grove
Cheltenham
Dundas
Bankstown
Peakhurst
Telopea
Regents Park
Riverwood
Kyle Bay
Oatley
Birrong
Yagoona
Carlingford
Connells Point
Narrabeen
Rosehill
Warrawee
Kangaroo Point
Peakhurst Heights
Taren Point
North Turramurra
Sefton
Sylvania
Padstow
Granville
Oatlands
Beecroft
South Granville
Wahroonga
Harris Park
Pennant Hills
Clyde
Sylvania Waters
Chester Hill
Condell Park
St Ives Chase
Thornleigh
Normanhurst
Oyster Bay
Lugarno
Parramatta
North Parramatta
Como
Holroyd
North Rocks
Revesby
Bass Hill
Kareela
North Narrabeen
Padstow Heights
Waitara
West Pennant Hills
Old Guildford
Elanora Heights
Merrylands
Guildford
North Wahroonga
Terrey Hills
Hornsby
Mays Hill
Miranda
Revesby Heights
Caringbah
Illawong
Woolooware
Bonnet Bay
Cronulla
Fairfield East
Jannali
Warriewood
Westleigh
Georges Hall
Northmead
Villawood
Westmead
Gymea
Milperra
Ingleside
Panania
Guildford West
Alfords Point
Asquith
Yennora
Cherrybrook
Merrylands West
Kirrawee
Yowie Bay
South Wentworthville
Woronora
Carramar
Constitution Hill
Dolans Bay
Winston Hills
Mona Vale
Picnic Point
Sutherland
Wentworthville
Duffys Forest
Woodpark
Burraneer
East Hills
Gymea Bay
Lansdowne
Old Toongabbie
Lansvale
Caringbah South
Chipping Norton
Fairfield
Mount Colah
Bangor
Castle Hill
Voyager Point
Greystanes
Menai
Hornsby Heights
Grays Point
Mount Kuring-gai
Pendle Hill
Bayview
Canley Vale
Moorebank
Bundeena
Smithfield
Fairfield Heights
Loftus
Pleasure Point
Newport
Sandy Point
Woronora Heights

Victoria Australia

Melbourne
Bendigo
Bentleigh
Geelong
Torquay
Bayswater

Queensland Australia

Brisbane
Gold Coast
New Farm
Rockhampton
Mackay

South Australia

Seaview Downs
Port Lincoln
Adelaide
Whyalla

International

Singapore
UK
Canada
China
New Zealand
USA
Colombia
Italy
Indonesia
Netherlands
Malaysia
Denmark
Thailand
Switzerland
Germany
Philippines
South Africa
France
Greece
Spain
Belgium
Norway
Sweden
Portugal

Provided below is a list of reference material. Select from the following to download. (Download instructions: Right click > 'Save Target As...' OR 'Save Link As...')

Business Planning

Apply The Principles of Succession Planning (PDF – 123kb) Are You Ready to Start a Business (PDF – 104kb) Balanced Scorecard (PDF – 126kb) Benchmarking (PDF – 126kb) Best Practice (PDF – 124kb) Business Growth Tips (PDF – 129kb) Business Image (PDF – 118kb) Business Licence & Permits (PDF – 128kb) Business Planning (PDF – 146kb) Business Values (PDF – 124kb) Business Vision – Introduction (PDF – 123kb) Buying a Franchise (PDF – 132kb) Change Management (PDF – 130kb) Choosing The Best Legal Structure (PDF – 136kb) Competing In The Market Place (PDF – 115kb) Conduct a SWOT Analysis (PDF – 126kb) Develop a Mission Statement (PDF – 122kb) Set Up As a Trust (PDF – 125kb) Starting a Business (PDF – 145kb) Where Business Can Go Wrong (PDF – 120kb) Set Up a Website (PDF – 143kb) Set Up As a Partnership (PDF – 132kb) Set Up As a Sole Trader (PDF – 136kb) Risk Management (PDF – 128kb) Set Achievable Goals (PDF – 126kb) Set Up a Company (PDF – 129kb) Internet Legal Issues (PDF – 141kb) Patents (PDF – 134kb) Registration of a Business Name (PDF – 147kb) Maintain a Business Vision (PDF – 122kb) Manage Business Growth (PDF – 135kb) Legal Aspect of Succession Planning (PDF – 129kb) Location and Premises (PDF – 128kb) Develop & Implement a Business Vision (PDF – 130kb) Develop Business Values (PDF – 330kb) Implement Changes (PDF – 126kb)

Starting a business

Are You Ready To Start a Business (PDF – 104kb) Business Structure (PDF – 98kb) Buying a Business (Word Doc – 103kb) Getting Started (PDF – 107kb) Raising Finance (PDF – 95kb) 7 Steps To Successful Business (PDF – 408kb) Insurance (PDF – 103kb) Business Planning Template (Word Doc – 273kb) Business Structure (Word Doc – 60kb) Checklist For Going Into Business (Word Doc – 125kb) Home Base Business (Word Doc – 26kb) Grants & Assistance (Word Doc – 33kb) Guide To Business Planning (Word Doc – 70kb) Guidelines For Starting a Small Business (Word Doc – 122kb) Market Research & Statistics (Word Doc – 26kb) Occupational Health & Safety (Word Doc – 26kb) PlanSmart Kit (Word Doc – 130kb)

Managing a business

Decision Drivers: Why Outsource? (PDF – 333kb) Customer Service (PDF – 104kb)

Growing a business

Exporting Practices (Word Doc – 104kb) Exporters Network (Word Doc – 39kb)

Managing People

Effective Team Work (PDF – 125kb) 360 Degree Appraisal (PDF – 126kb)

Closing A Business

Guide to Exiting Business (PDF – 235kb) Exiting a Business (Word Doc – 28kb)

Marketing

Advertising: Advanced (PDF – 130kb) Advertising: Introduction (PDF – 123kb)

Operational Management

Alternative Dispute Resolution – Dispute Between Business (PDF – 125kb) Alternative Dispute Resolution – Client Disputes (PDF – 119kb)

Finance

Accounting Records You Should Keep (PDF – 125kb) 10 Simple Rules For Credit Control (PDF – 146kb)

Tax Checklist

Company Tax Return Preparation Checklist (Word Doc – 275kb) Fringe Benefit Tax 06/07 Checklist (PDF – 706kb)

Capital Gains Act

New Business Tax System (PDF – 234kb)

Corporations Act 2001

Corps. Act 2001 – Vol 01 (Word Doc – 532.91 KB) Corps. Act 2001 – Vol 02 (Word Doc – 485.88 KB) Corps. Act 2001 – Vol 03 (Word Doc – 351.13 KB) Corps. Act 2001 – Vol 04 (Word Doc – 427.93 KB) Corps. Act 2001 – Vol 05 (Word Doc – 565.82 KB) Corps. Act 2001 – Vol 06 (Word Doc – 454.09 KB) Corps. Act 2001 – Vol 07 (Word Doc – 340.85 KB)

Fringe Benefit Act

Better Practice Guide (PDF – 1.22mb) A Guide For Employers (PDF – 712kb)

Goods and Services Act 1999

A New Tax System: Goods & Services Tax 1999 (PDF – 1.53mb)

Income Tax Assessments Act 1997

Superannuation Industry (Supervision) Act 1993

Superannuation Industry (Supervision) Act 1993 (Word Doc – 2.05mb)

Superannuation Industry (Supervision) Regulations Act 1994

Superannuation Industry (Supervision) Regulations Act 1994 – Vol 02 (PDF – 970kb) Superannuation Industry (Supervision) Regulations Act 1994 – Vol 01 (PDF – 1.14mb)

Trade Practice Act 1974

Trade Practice Act 1974 – Vol 02 (PDF – 892kb) Trade Practice Act 1974 – Vol 01 (PDF – 1.26mb)

Trade Practices (Industry code – Franchising) Regulations 1998

Trade Practices (Industry code – Franchising) Regulations 1998 (PDF – 361kb)

Workplace Relations Act 1996

Workplace Relations Act 1996 – Vol 03 (PDF – 287kb) Workplace Relations Act 1996 – Vol 02 (PDF – 1.35mb) Workplace Relations Act 1996 – Vol 01 (PDF – 1.75mb)

Below is a list of useful links:

Government

Professional Bodies

Other Useful Sites

What other results will I have as an AJML Group client?

When partnering with AJML Group, you can enjoy:

Peace of mind that comes with compliance to the latest regulations
Reduced tax liabilities without any financial loss
Making more informed decisions by knowing your business better with our Business Performance Report
Improved strategic position through our Business Strategy Report
Improved business performance with our Business Advisory service

How do I engage the AJML Group to be my accountant and consultant?

Begin by contacting us for an obligation-free chat, or request an engagement letter to be sent immediately on your request. After you are satisfied with the terms and conditions stated in the letter, simply sign where indicated and return one copy to us. This step has now formalized the engagement of AJML Group as your consultant.

I am doing a lot of investments with a good return and am concerned with the large amount of tax I am paying. How can I reduce the tax and protect my assets for my children?

There are many ways of protecting your asset value with AJML Group.

When Tom*, a single and a successful share investor, approached us initially for lodgment of his tax return, our savvy team discovered that he is better off to open a trust to trade his shares. This would reduce his tax and protect his important assets for generations to come.

Tom appreciated our value adding advice and proactive approach, and as a result saved about $5000 per year, while gaining trust in the knowledge that his assets were safe.

I am not happy with my current accountant in the city! They are always slow to respond and as a result I am late with lodgment of my Business Activity Statements. Furthermore, they haven’t advised me to update my self managed super fund in accordance to new laws. I feel like they don’t truly care, while charging us expensive rates. What can AJML do differently?

We constantly look for additional ways to add value and benefits to our clients.

Take James*, a successful business man approaching his retirement age. He was frustrated with his current accountant in the city and worried about his business and tax affairs, particularly around compliance and cost.

We analyzed his business affairs for the last two years and set up more efficient bookkeeping procedures for processing his quarterly Business Activity Statements. Now, James only needs to spend a minimum amount of time on his BAS each quarter as we lodge that for him as well, saving time and effort and costs in the long term.

We also reviewed all the relevant risky areas in to his self managed superannuation fund and provided him with research reports and up to date trust deed on changes in ATO and superannuation regulations. We also worked with financial planners to boost his investment returns.

James now has peaceful mind with his business and tax affairs and stay informed with our monthly newsletter. He feels relieved that he decided to approach us, as he now pays our affordable rates for exceptional city-firm quality.

I read my financial statement every quarter, but I still have trouble deciphering how my company is performing. Where can I find a personalized management report with the ratios and figures already explained, so that I can present to my management and shareholders?

At AJML Group, we understand how time consuming and challenging it can be to properly analyse the sums.

Take Roger*, financial controller of a business with turnover about $5m. Despite his experience and professional skills in preparation of financial reports, bookkeeping and financing, Roger was still struggling to find the time to prepare management reports to present to his board of directors and creditors.

He enlisted our help and the impending Business Performance Report quickly provided him with all relevant ratios, charting, benchmarking and variance analysis.

As a result, Roger save a lot of money in hiring additional staff for the role and got a more exceptional result than if he did it himself. He is extremely happy with the BPR because it successfully fulfilled his responsibilities and helped with overall business performance. He was also particularly impressed with the easy-to-follow commentary of the BPR and it is very competitive price at $120 per report.

I am planning to open a business, but I am not sure whether I should open a company, a partnership or trust? Also, my solicitor advises that opening a company is too expensive – is that true?

At AJML Group we are well placed to offer expert business assistance and provide the necessary documentation.

Take Paul*, who was planning to go into a new business. After he researched his suppliers and organized the necessary labour, the only question remained was whether he should operate the business under a company, a partnership with his wife or under a trust.

We scheduled a meeting with Paul and analyzed the different implications of a partnership, a company and a trust. We included analysis of his past taxable income as well as anticipated taxable income with his new business. We told Paul about our Business Strategies Report, which our clients use to make proper business decisions by analyzing their industry. Paul didn’t know that we provide this service, as his previous accountant never had anything like the BSR.

In the end, Paul was extremely happy with our professional advice and caring attitude. He was pleasantly surprised that we could prepare all the necessary documents of forming a company and at the same time save him more money than his solicitor for the same result.

My tax returns are not up to date – could AJML Group process my outstanding tax returns and lodge them to avoid interest charge and penalties?

Yes, we will effectively process all your returns and come to you when necessary.

Take Lisa*, who has been hard at work in the last few years as a full time salary earner and main care-taker of a big family. Due to lack of time, Lisa fell behind with the lodgment of her tax returns; her tax refunds were not claimed in the last 5 years; her family payment from Centrelink wasn’t able to be determined correctly without lodgment of her tax returns; and the ATO has demanded her tax return lodgments.

We came to Lisa’s office and gathered all relevant information to process her tax returns in a timely manner. We processed and lodged her 5 years of tax returns in 2 weeks – if we didn’t come to Lisa’s office ourselves to gather all information, it would have taken a lot longer.

As result, Lisa was so impressed with our prompt and flexible service and our caring and responsible attitude that she continues to refer great clients to us to this day.

I am not happy with the amount of tax I am paying. Is there anything I can do differently?

AJML provides you with various solutions to minimize your tax. Take Joel*, a hard working Australian in his 30s who runs his own tinting business. Unhappy with the amount of tax he was paying while under advice from his previous accountant, Joel wanted to legally reduce his tax liabilities. After careful analysis, we found that he could save a substantial amount of tax by trading as a Company, instead of a Sole Trader. We also advised he take out private hospital insurance cover to avoid Medicare levy surcharge; and pay smart wages and superannuation to himself to increase allowable deductions. As a result, Joel saved about $10K worth of tax per year and increased his superannuation savings, making him better protected as a director of his company instead of being personally exposed to liabilities as a sole trader.