Services offered by MCR Partners Pty Ltd, which holds an Australian Credit Licence 531570.
Director Penalty Notices
ATO Director Personal Liability — Expert Guidance
A Director Penalty Notice (DPN) is a formal notice issued by the Australian Taxation Office that makes a company director personally liable for certain unpaid company tax obligations — including PAYG withholding, GST, and superannuation guarantee charges. Once a DPN is issued, directors have limited time to take action before personal liability becomes locked in.
If you have received a Director Penalty Notice or are concerned about your personal exposure to company tax obligations, expert guidance may help determine the most appropriate steps to take within the response period to reduce or eliminate personal liability.
Free consultation. No upfront fees.
Serving businesses across Australia.
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Confidential Case Review
Urgent DPN Response Required
No Upfront Fees
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Situations Where Expert Advice May Be Required
Director Penalty Notice Response Options
⏱️ 21-Day Response Deadline
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Directors have 21 days from the date of a lockdown DPN to take action before personal liability is locked in.
💰 Meeting the Obligation to Remit Liability
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Paying the outstanding PAYG, GST, or SGC obligation in full within the response period may remit the director penalty.
🏢 Appointing a Voluntary Administrator
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Placing the company into Voluntary Administration or liquidation within the 21-day period may remit the penalty for lockdown DPNs.
🔄 Small Business Restructuring
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Entering Small Business Restructuring within the response period may be an option to remit the director penalty.
📋 Non-Lockdown DPN Options
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For non-lockdown DPNs, additional options may be available beyond the 21-day window — expert advice is essential.
👔 Multiple Director Liability
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Where multiple directors are involved, understanding each director's individual exposure and obligations is critical.
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A Director Penalty Notice creates personal liability for company tax obligations — the 21-day response window is critical.
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⚠️ When Directors Seek Expert Advice
Situations That May Require an Urgent Review
A Director Penalty Notice has been received from the ATO
The 21-day response deadline is approaching
The company cannot pay the outstanding PAYG, GST, or SGC obligation
Directors are concerned about personal liability for company tax obligations
Multiple directors have received DPNs and need coordinated advice
A professional consultation may help determine the most appropriate response to a Director Penalty Notice.
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⚙️ How the Process Works
A structured and confidential evaluation
Submit your Director Penalty Notice details through our secure form.
A practitioner reviews the DPN, response deadline, and your available options.
You receive urgent guidance on the best course of action to reduce or eliminate personal liability.
📞 What Happens After You Submit
Clear guidance. No pressure.
Intake team reviews your submitted Director Penalty Notice information
Practitioner evaluates response options and personal liability exposure
Follow-up may occur to gather additional documentation
Options are explained clearly
You decide how to proceed — no obligation
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Act Now — The 21-Day Deadline Is Critical
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Real Stories From Clients We’ve Helped
Honest Advice Through Voluntary Administration
We explored Voluntary Administration as an option and the practitioner was upfront about what it involved, the costs, and the likely outcomes. No sugarcoating — just honest, practical advice. That's exactly what we needed.
Director Penalty Notice Resolved
I received a Director Penalty Notice and had no idea what it meant or what to do. Within 24 hours of submitting my details, I was speaking with an insolvency specialist who walked me through my options clearly. The process was stress-free.
ATO Winding-Up Application Dismissed
We were facing a winding-up application from the ATO with less than 3 weeks to respond. The practitioner we were connected with moved quickly, negotiated a payment arrangement, and had the application dismissed. Couldn't have done it without them.
Multiple Creditor Pressure — Still Trading
Our business was under serious creditor pressure from multiple suppliers at once. The restructuring specialist helped us negotiate settlements with each creditor and set up a manageable repayment plan. We're still trading today.
Compliance & Privacy Policy
Restructuring and ATO debt support is one of the services offered by MCR Partners Pty Ltd, which holds an Australian Credit Licence 531570.
We work alongside the Small Business Registered Practitioner and hold your hand through the process.
This process is fully legal, transparent, and designed to help eligible companies & trusts reduce their tax debt while staying in control.
All information on this website is general and not personal financial advice.
Results and savings shown are based on real client outcomes, but individual results may vary depending on your situation.
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We never sell or share your information with third parties unless required by law or with your consent.