Tax & Advisory

At VCO, we excel in guiding and advising clients across a broad spectrum of financial matters, including but not limited to: 

• Proactively anticipating and navigating tax issues to achieve optimal commercial outcomes
• Ensuring compliance with regulatory obligations
• Preparing and lodging tax returns with precision
• Assessing the tax implications of commercial transactions
• Structuring businesses for maximum efficiency and benefit

Collaborating with proactive advisors like VCO enables organisations to mitigate risks and align their strategic objectives effectively.

Preparing for an ATO audit can be comprehensive and demanding, often sprung on you at the least opportune time.

With VCO by your side, you’ll be fully prepared and ‘ATO ready’, ensuring peace of mind and seamless compliance.

The ATO is often interested in examining tax issues and treatment for activity that may lend itself to opaque interpretation and presentation. Therefore, it is important that there is clear consideration for tax implications in transactions and/or normal business activity.

For example, commercial justification of income tax reconciliations that render differences between the financial accounts and the tax return is critical.

At VCO, we expertly guide you through the array of government support available to elevate and optimise your business.

VCO excels in identifying, securing, and facilitating industry-specific programs, incentives, and grants that can propel your business forward.

Some of the recent grants VCO has successfully facilitated on behalf of clients, include:

• Research and Development Tax Incentive
• Early Stage Innovation Company (ESIC) Program
• Export Development Marketing Grant (EDMG)
• General state and federal grants for specific industries.

M&A transaction incorporate a host of different disciplines, including complex tax issues and requirements.

Staying informed and up-to-date on the tax implications of an M&A transaction gives you a significant advantage, empowering you to plan, negotiate, and optimise your tax position for the best possible outcome.

M&A transactions can unlock various tax concessions that, while not always easy to identify, can offer substantial benefits. 

VCO works with private businesses as an extension of their team for all their business tax and advisory requirements. There is a wide range of tax and accounting obligations that require a tailored approach. An approach that complements your current status, as well as your future growth prospects.

At VCO, we ensure our clients understand the journey they are on and why the advice provided is the most practical and commercially viable option; aligning with their objectives and goals. 

Determining the optimal business structure is crucial and requires careful judgement and assessment of your medium to long-term goals. At VCO, we work closely with you to ensure that, regardless of the stage your business is in, you operate within a structure that optimises your tax profile while considering other essential factors unique to your situation, such as asset protection benefits.

Our experienced team understands the connection between your operating environment, future goals, and current circumstances. We navigate the roadmap for an evolving structure that optimises your tax position. By adopting a ‘big picture’ approach, we help you transition in the most cost-effective and sustainable manner possible.

Whether you’re a private business or a publicly listed company, your tax compliance obligations are unique to your entity.

These are obligations that are necessary and enforceable.

How We Elevate Your Business

At VCO, our team collaborates seamlessly with clients to navigate tax compliance and identify potential risks associated with regulatory requirements.

We handle everything from annual compliance obligations to financial reporting and tax returns, staying at the forefront of the latest tax and indirect tax developments.

It is important to understand the tax considerations and implications that apply to your business, including those involved with employment.

At VCO, we offer support on a wide range of tax matters, including fringe benefits tax (FBT), payroll tax, superannuation, and more, ensuring you navigate these complexities with confidence and precision.

Indirect taxes such as GST, land tax, stamp duty, and fuel tax credits are critical considerations for any business. These taxes can arise both independently and in combination, and they must be carefully assessed, planned for, and managed, irrespective of your business’s profitability or cash flow.

At VCO, our team possesses the technical expertise to strategically minimise the impact of these indirect taxes, ensuring your business remains efficient and financially optimised.