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Indemnities for trustees and liquidators

What trustees and liquidators need to consider when making an indemnity request to the Deputy Commissioner of Taxation.

Last updated 14 May 2020

This information provides a general guide for company liquidators and bankruptcy trustees for making an indemnity request to the Deputy Commissioner of Taxation (DCT).

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All indemnity requests from insolvency practitioners must comply with the minimum standard.

Indemnity checklist to assist insolvency practitioners prepare indemnity requests.

Information on the range of legal obligations and government policies in relation to indemnities.

Information for insolvency practitioners on engaging solicitors and legal counsel and negotiating the best rates.

Information for insolvency practitioners on drafting and executing a Deed of Indemnity once it has been approved.

Information regarding the repayments of indemnity in relation to the Corporations Act 2001 and the Bankruptcy Act 1966.

The DCT will write to insolvency practitioners when an indemnity request that meets minimum standards is rejected.

If you have questions about indemnity requests, you can contact us with your enquiry.

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