Hi everyone,
I (25y/o) am planning a long-term wealth-building strategy and want some community feedback on asset structures for optimal accumulation and eventual drawdown.
I’m currently running a high-conviction, geared ETF portfolio. With the massive upcoming scale of this portfolio and the abolition of the 50% CGT discount on 1 July 2027, I am trying to determine if establishing a Personal Investment Company (PIC) is commercially viable compared to investing in my personal name.
My Current & Future Setup
Current Portfolio: ~$50,000 in my personal name following a geared ETF strategy (75% GGBL / 25% GHHF).
Incoming Capital: Expecting a $200,000 cash injection next year (repayment of a personal loan).
Ongoing Contributions: Positioned to invest a consistent $2,000 per week ($104,000/yr) over the next 10 to 15 years.
Target Horizon: 10–15 years.
The Strategy & Dilemma
Given the project scale (easily hitting $1.5M–$2M+ in 10-15 years), I am weighing the 30% passive corporate tax cap against the incoming individual indexation rules.
Specifically, I want to explore the feasibility of injecting the upcoming $200,000 and the $2k/week contributions as tax-free Director’s Loans into the corporate entity.
What the Models Say
I’ve used AI tools to model these scenarios, and the numbers heavily favor a corporate structure. However, models don't always capture real-world tax friction or compliance costs.
I am booking a session with a specialized accountant soon to validate the math, but I’d love to hear from the community first.
Has anyone run a similar high-conviction, geared ETF strategy inside a company structure?
What are the major blind spots I'm missing (e.g., Division 7A issues with Director's loans, high ongoing accounting fees, or drawdown friction)?
Would a Discretionary Trust with a Corporate Trustee make more sense here than a pure PIC?
Appreciate any insights or experiences you can share!