Presentation to LARMA Local Authorities Revenue Management Association (Qld) Inc
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Transcript of Presentation to LARMA Local Authorities Revenue Management Association (Qld) Inc
Presentation to
LARMALocal Authorities Revenue Management
Association (Qld) Inc
Peter Witham – Property Law Group10 October 2013
Key messages
1. What “deregistered company” means.
• company ceases to exist
2. Property of deregistered companies.
• rights in property belong to ASIC
• still subject to mortgagee rights, but no obligation to pay mortgage or rates
3. Resolution.
• reinstatement; or
• transfer/sale of property to new owner
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ASIC – Brief Background
Australian Securities & Investments Commission.
• Established in 1991 to nationally unify previously
state-based corporate regulation in Australia.
• Australia’s corporate, markets and financial services regulator.
• Have approx 1,800 staff around Australia.
• Strategic priorities:
– Confident and informed investors and financial consumers
– Fair and efficient financial markets
– Efficient registration and licensing
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Deregistered company
• Company is removed from the register of companies.
• Company ceases to exist as a legal entity.
• Former officeholders (e.g. directors) cease to have authority to act on behalf of the company.
• Legal proceedings – cannot be taken against it.
• Property of the company – rights in the property
now belong to ASIC or the Commonwealth
(trust property).
Searching for deregistration
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Property of deregistered companies
• Property remains subject to securities and liabilities imposed on the property – like mortgages and rates.
However, ASIC not required to pay rates unless it sells the property.
ASIC does not regularly sell property.
• Mortgagee retains rights, including possession of the property and power of sale.
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Resolution
• Win/Win:– rates paid– property in the name of a person or registered
company
• Reinstatement:– Property returns to the company, which can be
pursued like any other party for outstanding rates (e.g. legal proceedings)
• Sale/transfer of property:– Rates paid; property transferred to a new
owner (legal entity)
Key messages
1. What “deregistered company” means.
• company ceases to exist
2. Property of deregistered companies.
• rights in property belong to ASIC
• still subject to mortgagee rights, but no obligation to pay mortgage or rates
3. Resolution.
• reinstatement; or
• transfer/sale of property to new owner
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MoneySmart Website
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www.moneysmart.gov.au
MoneySmart Website (cont)
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MoneySmart Website (cont)
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MoneySmart Website (cont)
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MoneySmart Website (cont)
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Discussion
• Any questions?
Peter Witham
Property Law Group
ASIC
GPO Box 9827
Brisbane Qld 4001
Ph: 07 3867 4764
Email: [email protected]
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