Superannuation and SMSFs

At Pengelly & Co Legal, We bring expertise in superannuation and SMSFs, supporting individuals, businesses, and trustees with tailored advice and guidance.

The superannuation system attracts generous tax concessions – however, accessing those concessions requires compliance with strict regulations. From the tight deadlines and hefty penalties associated with the Superannuation Guarantee Charge (SGC), to the onerous regulatory requirements for self-managed superannuation funds (SMSFs), it’s an area where employers, individuals and trustees can easily run into error.

At Pengelly & Co Legal, we help clients navigate those obligations and structure their affairs to take advantage of available concessions. Whether you need support with the SGC or SMSF compliance, setting up a SMSF or structuring your superannuation interests, we provide clear, practical guidance to help clients make the most of the superannuation system while remaining compliant.

How We Can Help

We can help with:

Superannuation Guarantee

  • Advising on SG obligations, employee v contractor classifications
  • Voluntary disclosures for SGC underpayment
  • Representation in ATO reviews, audits and disputes

 SMSF Set-up, succession and Structuring

  • Establishing SMSFs and reviewing trust deeds
  • Contributions cap and transfer balance cap advice
  • Structuring for SMSFs including loans and LBRAs
  • BDBN nominations, payment strategies and succession issues

SMSF Operations

  • Compliance with SIS Act, in‑house asset rules, sole‑purpose test, release conditions
  • ATO reviews, audits, objections and appeals
  • Advice on Division 296

What we help with

sgc obligations

Advising on compliance with superannuation guarantee charge obligations

SGC compliance

Advice on addressing underpayment of SGC and preparation of voluntary disclosures

smsf compliance

Advice on SMSF compliance, including related party transactions, sole purpose test, in-house assets, non-arm’s length income, contributions, conditions of release, and investments

smsf set up

Assistance in setting up self-managed superannuation funds

smsf succession

Documenting and implementing succession plans for SMSFs including BDBN preparation

reviews, audits, objections and appeals

Assistance with ATO disputes including representation in reviews, audits, objections and appeals

We’re Here When You’re Ready

Whether you have a quick question or need detailed advice, our team is ready to listen and guide you forward.