Distributed Ledger Technology underpins “Blockchain”, cryptocurrencies and smart contracts. The impact of this technology is being felt in many aspects of business. It is also an area garnering significant attention from the Australian Taxation Office, in particular in relation to the taxation of cryptocurrency. It is therefore important that advisors, business owners and investors have an understanding of how these new and emerging technologies operate and interact as well as how they may influence business structuring and operations.

This session will cover the following:

• ‘Blockchain 101’

• Taxation of Cryptocurrency

• Blockchain and Business Structures

• Succession Planning