Lynden Group

Lynden Group Accounting and Business Consultancy services . Level 6 24 Albert Road
South Melbourne VIC 3205
03-8 L6, 24 Albert Road, South Melbourne, VIC 3205
03-85481843

$990 billion to $1 trillion.That is the total value of assets now held in Australian SMSFs.More Australians than ever ar...
19/06/2026

$990 billion to $1 trillion.
That is the total value of assets now held in Australian SMSFs.
More Australians than ever are choosing to manage their own superannuation, attracted by the control, flexibility and investment choice that a self-managed fund provides.
But with that control comes responsibility. SMSF compliance has become more complex, not less, in recent years. Trustee obligations, audit requirements, contribution caps, and the ATO's increasing scrutiny of in-house arrangements all require ongoing attention.
At Lynden Group, we help SMSF trustees navigate compliance confidently, so the control that attracted you to the structure in the first place is never undermined by something administrative.
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Melbourne small business owners, this one is for you.We know the past few years have not been straightforward. Rising co...
07/06/2026

Melbourne small business owners, this one is for you.
We know the past few years have not been straightforward. Rising costs. Changing compliance requirements. A tax system that seems to update faster than anyone can keep up with.
At Lynden Group, we work exclusively with businesses that are building something real. Not the easiest clients. Not necessarily the biggest ones. The ones who are genuinely trying to do it right.
If you are a Melbourne-based business owner who has been managing your finances alone, or with support that doesn't feel like it's keeping up with where you are going, we would love to have a conversation.
Not a sales call. A real conversation about your situation and what better support could look like.
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📞 (03) 8548 1843
🌐 www.lyndengroup.com.au

Five things about Australian tax that most people don't learn until it's too late.- The first: the tax year ends in June...
31/05/2026

Five things about Australian tax that most people don't learn until it's too late.

- The first: the tax year ends in June, not December. Australia's financial year runs 1 July to 30 June. If you're new to Australia or running a business here for the first time, everything in the tax calendar looks unusual until you know this.
- The second: paying super late is more expensive than not paying it. The Super Guarantee Charge, applied when super is paid late, is not tax deductible. Late super costs more in real terms than super paid on time, every time.
- The third: you can be audited even if you've done nothing wrong. ATO audits are triggered by data-matching anomalies, statistical outliers, and industry risk profiles, not just suspected fraud. Good records are your protection regardless of how clean your position is.
- The fourth: your accountant can only work with what you give them. The most expensive deductions are the ones your accountant never knew to claim. Keep a running list of business expenses throughout the year, not a June memory exercise.
- The fifth: structuring your business correctly from the start is almost always cheaper than restructuring it later. Sole trader, partnership, company, trust. The differences are significant in terms of tax, liability, and flexibility. Get advice before you register, not two years in.

Save this and share it with anyone new to running a business in Australia.
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If your business operates across more than one country, you have tax obligations that most generalist accountants are no...
24/05/2026

If your business operates across more than one country, you have tax obligations that most generalist accountants are not equipped to handle.

This is not a criticism of generalist accountants. It is a structural reality.
Transfer pricing. Permanent establishment risk. Withholding tax on cross-border payments. Tax residency for individuals who spend time in multiple jurisdictions. Foreign income offsets. The ATO's data-sharing arrangements with overseas tax authorities.
These are not fringe issues. They affect any business with overseas operations, international employees, or cross-border service arrangements, which in 2026 describes a surprisingly large number of Australian SMEs.
The consequences of getting this wrong are not hypothetical. Retrospective tax assessments, penalties, and the cost of restructuring an arrangement that was built incorrectly from the start are all real outcomes we help clients avoid, usually by having the right conversation before the structure is set, not after.

At Lynden Group, we have specialist expertise across Australia, Israel and Vietnam. If your business crosses borders, we would like to understand what you have in place.
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"I'll worry about tax at the end of the year."This is the most expensive sentence in Australian small business.By the ti...
20/05/2026

"I'll worry about tax at the end of the year."
This is the most expensive sentence in Australian small business.
By the time June arrives, the options are limited. The income has already been earned. The expenses have already been incurred. The structure is already what it is.
Tax planning is not a June activity. It is a year-round habit.
The business owners who consistently pay less tax are not the ones with aggressive strategies. They are the ones who have ongoing conversations with their advisors in February and March, when there is still time to do something meaningful.
At Lynden Group, we build tax planning into every client relationship from the start. Not a rush job in June. A year-round strategy built around where you are going.
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🌐 www.lyndengroup.com.au

The 2026-27 Federal Budget sets major changes that matter to businesses and international investors. As Lynden Group, we...
14/05/2026

The 2026-27 Federal Budget sets major changes that matter to businesses and international investors. As Lynden Group, we’re reviewing how updated tax rules, superannuation changes, targeted support for EVs and permanent small‑business write‑offs will affect companies expanding into Australia, and what it means for cross‑border operations with partners in Vietnam and Israel.

If you’re planning to grow or set up in Australia or Vietnam, let us help you turn these Budget changes into a clear, practical plan. Read our summary and contact our team to discuss tailored next steps: https://www.lyndengroup.com.au/post/2026-27-federal-budget-highlights

What’s your biggest concern from these Budget changes: tax, structure, or cyber security? Let’s talk.

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Signs your business might need better accounting support.- Your receipts folder is actually your email inbox.- You find ...
11/05/2026

Signs your business might need better accounting support.
- Your receipts folder is actually your email inbox.
- You find out how profitable last month was next month.
- You have three different spreadsheets that all show different numbers.
- You paid a tax bill that surprised you, and not in a good way.
- The last time you spoke to your accountant was to sign something.
If any of these felt uncomfortably familiar, you are not alone, and it is completely fixable.
At Lynden Group, we work with business owners who are great at what they do and want to be great at the financial side too. Not because they have to be, but because financial clarity genuinely changes the quality of every decision you make.
Drop a comment if any of these hit too close to home. We promise not to judge.
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🌐 www.lyndengroup.com.au

We believe good advice shouldn't be a luxury.Every quarter, Lynden Group works with one small business completely pro bo...
04/05/2026

We believe good advice shouldn't be a luxury.

Every quarter, Lynden Group works with one small business completely pro bono - no fees, no strings.

We've seen firsthand what happens when a business owner doesn't have access to the right advice at the right time. An ATO debt that spirals. A structure that costs more than it saves. A cash flow crisis that could have been avoided.

Most of those situations aren't caused by bad decisions. They're caused by not knowing what questions to ask.

That's what we're here to change.

If you know a business owner who is doing it tough and needs genuine financial guidance - not a sales pitch - reach out. We'll listen first.

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📞 (03) 8548 1843
🌐 www.lyndengroup.com.au

Are You Paying the Right Super Rate?The Super Guarantee rate for FY2025-26 is 12%.Many employers still get caught out, e...
26/04/2026

Are You Paying the Right Super Rate?

The Super Guarantee rate for FY2025-26 is 12%.

Many employers still get caught out, especially when payroll setups haven’t been updated correctly.

A few things worth checking:
→ Is your payroll software calculating at 12%?
→ Are super payments being made on time? (late payments are not deductible)
→ Are you paying super on all eligible ordinary time earnings (including commissions and allowances)?
→ Are any contractors actually entitled to super under the rules?

ATO super audit activity is increasing, and mistakes are expensive.

Not sure where you stand? We can review your payroll obligations quickly.

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Payday Super: About 10 Weeks to GoPayday Super starts on 1 July 2026. That’s closer than most businesses think.From that...
20/04/2026

Payday Super: About 10 Weeks to Go

Payday Super starts on 1 July 2026. That’s closer than most businesses think.
From that date, super must be paid in line with each pay cycle - not quarterly.

What changes:
- Weekly payroll → weekly super payments
- Fortnightly payroll → fortnightly super payments
- Clearing house processing times need to be factored in

What happens if you’re not ready:
- Late super = Super Guarantee Charge (SGC).
- Unlike normal super, SGC is not tax deductible.

The ATO won’t accept “our system wasn’t ready” as a reason.

Three questions to answer this month:
- Has your payroll software confirmed Payday Super readiness?
- Have you assessed the cash flow impact of more frequent payments?
- Is your clearing house set up for higher-frequency processing?

April is the time to fix this. June is too late.
Need help preparing your payroll systems for Payday Super? Reach out.

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