Charitable purposes exemption: duty requirements

What to provide if you are applying for an exemption from duty because the transaction is for charitable purposes.

A dutiable transaction is exempt from transfer duty if it has been entered into for charitable purposes.

If you are applying for an exemption for this reason, provide the following information:

  1. The transaction record (such as an offer and acceptance).
  2. A completed Form FDA41 ‘Foreign Transfer Duty Declaration’.
  3. A completed Form FDA2 ‘Application for Charitable Exemption’.
  4. A statement in writing outlining the purpose of the transaction.
  5. The applicant’s governing document (e.g constitution, memorandum of association, etc).
  6. The applicant’s most recent annual report and/or financial statement.
  7. If a beneficial body determination has been made, a copy of the notice of determination from the Minister for Finance.
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