Removing a member

Removing a SMSF member is not a easy task. We will help SMSF trustees to ensure that member can be removed properly.

Steps for removing a SMSF member:

1. update the trust deed;
2. prepare all the minutes for the trustees;
3. update ASIC or ATO record;
4. lodge change of superannuation entities details form with ATO and ABR;
5. calculate exit member’s balance to the current date;
6. prepare rollover statement for the exit member;
7. notify SMSF trustee of the payout figure for the exit member.

Please note the above documents and services will be provided by iCare Super.

Steps for trustees and members for removing a member:

1. signed new trust deed;
2. signed all the minutes we prepared;
3. email or mail us all the SMSF transaction documents to the current date;
4. pay the exit member’s balance to his/her retail/industry super fund or other fund;
5. update the asset register, share registries, bank accounts or any other assets’ ownership if the SMSF trustees are individuals and not a company.

Costs for calculating exit member’s balance:

• by quotation

Costs for preparing the paper work to remove a member:

• $440 to amend the trust deed, prepare the RBS, update details with ABR, ATO & ASIC.

Please note if your SMSF  has individual trustees, the exit member also has to resign as the trustee of your SMSF. Therefore, the remaining trustees need to update the trustee name for all the assets held by your SMSF.

Should you have any queries in regards to removing a member please feel free to contact us.