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Buying a franchise

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• What is the Franchising Code of Conduct?
  The Franchising Code of Conduct protects the rights of franchisees and sets out the obligations of franchisors.
• Entering into a franchise agreement
  You should obtain certain information before entering into a franchise agreement.
• Franchising & taxation
  When you buy, sell, transfer or terminate a franchise there may be Capital Gains Tax (CGT) and Goods and Services Tax (GST) consequences to consider.
• OH&S obligations for franchises
  If you're in a franchise business you have the same occupational health and safety (OH&S) obligations and responsibilities as any other business.
• Mediation services for franchises
  The Office of the Mediation Adviser (OMA) helps franchisors and franchisees to resolve their problems and disputes without going to court.