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It Depends – Can my SMSF have six members?

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This edition of 'It depends' discusses the recent changes to the rules around how many members an SMSF can have.

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In this edition of 'It depends', partner Scott Hay-Bartlem talks about the changes to the rules around how many members an SMSF can have.

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