de Jonge Read

de Jonge Read de Jonge Read helps business owners and directors facing financial pressure find a way forward. Tailored advice, obligation-free. Call 1300 765 080. There is.

Pre-insolvency specialists since 2006, we act for you, not your creditors. When your business is under financial pressure, it can feel like there's no way out. At de Jonge Read, we help business owners, directors and everyday Australians find a way forward. We've specialised in pre-insolvency since 2006, and we've helped more than 9,500 people across the country protect what matters most. We act f

or you, not your creditors. Every situation is different, so every strategy we build is tailored to you. We'll explain your options in plain language, hold your hand through every step, and work towards the best possible outcome for you, your family and your future. The hardest part is often the first step. The safest thing you can do is get clarity early, while you still have options. Obligation-free. Call 1300 765 080 or visit www.djra.com.au

What is a director's loan, really? It is money you have taken out of your company over time, or expenses the company pai...
03/09/2026

What is a director's loan, really?

It is money you have taken out of your company over time, or expenses the company paid for you, that has been recorded as a loan rather than wages or a dividend. Most company directors have one.

They are very common, and while the business is ticking along, it just sits there. The problem only shows up when the company can no longer pay its debts.

If that is where you are heading, that quiet loan account is worth understanding now, not later. We can walk you through it, plainly and without pressure.

Owe your company money? If you have been drawing funds from your company over the years, your accountant may record it a...
02/09/2026

Owe your company money?

If you have been drawing funds from your company over the years, your accountant may record it as a loan. It sits on the balance sheet and you probably do not think about it.

But if your business is now in trouble, that loan could become a problem you did not see coming, a personal tax bill, even after the business is gone.

Our new article explains what a director's loan really is, and what happens to it when a company closes. Read it here: https://djra.com.au/debt-guides/director-loan-company-closes-tax-australia/

If this sounds familiar, a confidential, obligation-free chat costs nothing. Call 1300 765 080.

Financial trouble isn't always a one-time event. Sometimes it returns, in a different form, at a different time. What ma...
01/09/2026

Financial trouble isn't always a one-time event. Sometimes it returns, in a different form, at a different time. What matters is having someone you trust to turn to. Bruce came back to us a second time, and we were glad to help him reach a good outcome again.

If you're facing something difficult, a confidential, obligation-free chat costs nothing. Call 1300 765 080 or message us through the page.

A lot of people put off calling us because they are afraid of what they will hear. So here is what the first call is act...
27/08/2026

A lot of people put off calling us because they are afraid of what they will hear. So here is what the first call is actually like.

It is confidential. It is obligation-free. There is no judgement and no pressure.

You do not need your paperwork in order. You do not need to know the right words. You just talk, and we listen.

By the end, you will have something most people have not had in a while: a clear picture of where you stand and what options still exist. That is it.

One conversation. It is often the moment things start to feel manageable again. When you are ready, we are here.

Maybe it is a notice you do not fully understand. Either way, your stomach drops. Here is what we see every day: the peo...
26/08/2026

Maybe it is a notice you do not fully understand. Either way, your stomach drops.

Here is what we see every day: the people who reach out when that letter arrives have far more options than the people who wait.

The ATO is acting faster and harder than it has in years. Time is the one thing that quietly runs out.

You do not need a plan. You just need to start the conversation before the letter becomes something bigger. Call us for a confidential, obligation-free chat. 1300 765 080. We act for you, not the creditors.

When you're in financial difficulty, you want to know someone is giving your situation their full attention. Every detai...
25/08/2026

When you're in financial difficulty, you want to know someone is giving your situation their full attention. Every detail. Every matter. Handled. That's what Pino experienced.

If things feel like too much to manage on your own, you don't have to. A confidential, obligation-free chat costs nothing. Call 1300 765 080 or message us through the page.

Going through a separation and money trouble at the same time? It is one of the hardest places to be. Two huge things ha...
20/08/2026

Going through a separation and money trouble at the same time? It is one of the hardest places to be.

Two huge things happening at once, each affecting the other. When there is a possible bankruptcy alongside a property settlement, the two are connected.

How and when things are sorted can change the outcome for both of you.

What you cannot do is use a settlement to move assets out of reach of creditors. The court can unwind that. This is exactly the kind of situation where early, joined-up advice makes a real difference.

You do not have to work it out alone. A confidential, obligation-free chat is a good first step.

If I go bankrupt, is that the end of my business? For a lot of business owners, this is the fear underneath all the othe...
19/08/2026

If I go bankrupt, is that the end of my business?

For a lot of business owners, this is the fear underneath all the others.

The honest answer: not necessarily.

While you are bankrupt, you cannot be a company director without the court's permission. But you can still earn an income, and you can still work, including as a sole trader.

There are a few rules, like letting people know your situation when you borrow above a set amount.

For many people, life and work continue, often with a lot less weight on their shoulders.

What matters is understanding how the rules apply to your situation before you make a decision.

Financial stress has a way of making everything feel daunting. The phone calls, the paperwork, the not knowing. It doesn...
18/08/2026

Financial stress has a way of making everything feel daunting. The phone calls, the paperwork, the not knowing. It doesn't have to feel that way. With the right team answering your questions promptly and walking beside you, the weight lifts.

If you're carrying that stress right now, the safest step is to get clarity early. A confidential, obligation-free chat costs nothing. Call 1300 765 080 or message us through the page.

Address

Level 1, 3908 Pacific Highway
Loganholme, QLD
4129

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 5pm
Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 5pm

Telephone

+611300765080

Website

, ,

Alerts

Be the first to know and let us send you an email when de Jonge Read posts news and promotions. Your email address will not be used for any other purpose, and you can unsubscribe at any time.

Contact The Business

Send a message to de Jonge Read:

Shortcuts

Share

Category