This document provides information about starting and operating a self-managed superannuation fund (SMSF). It outlines the initial steps of rolling over existing superannuation into the SMSF. It also discusses appointing professionals to provide taxation, compliance, auditing and financial advisory services. Finally, it lists some of the common costs associated with operating an SMSF, including establishment, accounting, auditing, regulatory fees and potential investment fees.

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Operating a SMSF

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Lasseter has prepared this presentation for general information purposes only and does not constitute personal
advice.
You should not act solely on the basis of material contained in this presentation.We recommend that formal advice
is sought which considers all your individual objectives and needs.
No material contained within this report should be construed or relied upon as providing recommendations in
relation to any financial product.
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Starting to operate your fund
The initial transactions in operating your SMSF is to rollover your existing superannuation to your SMSF. Most
funds will require you to complete:
•A rollover form. Many funds do not have these forms available on their websites and you may have to call them to
access this form.
•Proof of identification. Many funds require proof of indication at the time of exit rather than when you enter the
fund. This proof will need to be certified.
•Complying fund evidence. Funds can only rollover your superannuation to a complying fund and may require
proof in the form of the ATO letter confirming you are a complying fund.
Lasseter advisers can undertake all this work on your behalf as part of our SMSF InFocus Package of
Services.

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Starting to operate your fund
If you are employed you will need to re-direct your Superannuation Guaranteed Contribution (SGC) payments to
your new SMSF.
•You will need to contact your employer’s payroll master and ask for a Superannuation Choice of Fund Form. On
that form you need to complete Section A of the form
•You will need to provide your employer the following:
oComplying fund evidence. Funds can only rollover your superannuation to a complying fund and may require
proof in the form of the ATO letter confirming you are a complying fund.
oLetter from your SMSF advising your employer they will accept your contributions
oThe bank account details of your SMSF

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Starting to operate your fund
Your SMSF is very much like running a business, in that you need to appoint a number of professionals to provide
various services:
•Taxation and Compliance services which include:
oMaintenance of fund’s financial transactions
oLodgement of taxation and compliance returns on behalf of the fund
oFund and member reporting
•Auditor who is independent to all other parties involved in the fund to audit the financial and compliance
operations of the fund.
•Financial Advisory services which include:
oAssisting with developing and maintaining investment strategy including monitoring actual investments meet
the strategy set.
oInsurances including Life,TPD and Income Protection especially ensuring cover does not breach Sole Purpose
Test.

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• Establishment Costs – FREE (Lasseter will establish your SMSF at no cost)
• Corporate Trustee - $444 (One Off – ASIC Fee) see our SMSF Starter Package
• Annual Accounting and Tax – starting from $1320, see our Compliance and Administration Package
• Annual Audit – starting from $330
• Annual ATO Levy - $150
• Annual ASIC Fees - $212 (only for corporate trustee)
• Other Professional Fees – ie Financial Advisor
• Investment Fees – depending on investments chosen
What are the Costs?

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What Next?

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