Director Penalty Notice Advice and Restructuring for Australian Company Directors

Confidential, structured support for businesses under ATO pressure, Director Penalty Notices (DPN), and cash-flow distress.

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Not affiliated with the Australian Taxation Office. Information is general and not legal/financial advice.

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How we help

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Small Business Restructuring (SBR)

A formal pathway designed to help viable businesses restructure debts while continuing to trade, where eligible.

Director Penalty Notice (DPN)

If you’ve received a DPN, timeframes can be strict. We help you understand obligations and available options.

ATO Tax Debt & Payment Arrangements

Guidance on practical steps, documentation preparation, and pathways that may apply to ATO tax debt issues.

What happens after you enquire

Brief confidential discussion

(your situation + urgency)

Qualification & triage

(company type, debt size, issue type)

Options explained

(pathways, documentation, likely next steps)

Next action

(handover to the appropriate practitioner)

Compliance Note: We provide general information and connect you with appropriately qualified professionals for your circumstances.

Clarity when the stakes are high

Financial distress can escalate quickly—especially where director liabilities or ATO enforcement actions apply. Our role is to help you understand the landscape, the decisions in front of you, and the practical steps required to move forward responsibly.

We focus on

Confidential handling of enquiries
Clear, plain-English explanations
Structured next steps
Appropriate professional referrals (where required)

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What is a Director Penalty Notice (DPN)?

A Director Penalty Notice (DPN) is a notice issued by the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) that can make company directors personally liable for certain unpaid company tax obligations, including PAYG withholding, GST, and Superannuation Guarantee Charge (SGC). A DPN is issued when these liabilities are not reported and/or paid within the required timeframes under Australian tax law.

Are there time limits once a DPN is issued?

Yes. Strict time limits generally apply once a DPN is issued. The options available to a director may depend on factors such as whether the underlying liabilities were reported on time and the type of DPN issued. Acting promptly is important, as delays may reduce the options available under Australian tax and insolvency law.

What happens after I submit an enquiry?

After you submit an enquiry, a member of our team will review the information provided and contact you to arrange a confidential discussion. This initial conversation is intended to help clarify your situation and outline potential pathways that may be available under Australian tax and insolvency law. No obligation is created by submitting an enquiry.

FAQ

What is a Director Penalty Notice (DPN)?

Are there time limits once a DPN is issued?

What information do I need to prepare?

To help us understand your situation, it is useful to have basic information available, such as:

The name and structure of the business
The nature of the ATO liability (for example, PAYG, GST, or SGC)
Approximate amounts owing
Whether a Director Penalty Notice or other ATO correspondence has been received

You do not need to have all documents prepared before making an enquiry.

Can my business keep trading while restructuring?

In some circumstances, a business may be able to continue trading while exploring restructuring or debt management options. Whether this is appropriate depends on the specific financial position of the business and the applicable legal framework. Any ongoing trading must be conducted in accordance with Australian insolvency and director duty laws.

Do you provide legal or financial advice?

The information provided on this website is general in nature and does not constitute legal, financial, or taxation advice. Services are delivered by or in conjunction with appropriately registered professionals, such as Registered Small Business Restructuring Practitioners or Registered Liquidators. Where required, you may be referred to a suitably licensed legal or financial adviser.

What happens after I submit an enquiry?

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If you’re dealing with a DPN, ATO debt, or cash-flow pressure, a short conversation can help clarify your options and next steps.

Contact

Phone: 0468 061 936
Address: 28 Hillier Drive, Margaret River, Western Australia

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Disclaimer

This website provides general information only and does not constitute legal, financial, or taxation advice. Services are provided by, or referrals are made to, appropriately qualified professionals including a Registered Small Business Restructuring Practitioner / Registered Liquidator where applicable (ASIC Registration: No. 561447). Results vary and outcomes are not guaranteed. Restructure Partners is not affiliated with the Australian Taxation Office.