The State Government has announced changes that establish a new foreign transfer duty exemption for ‘build-to-sell’ developments. The changes are subject to the Parliamentary process and updates to RevenueWA's systems. We will provide information about these changes as it becomes available.
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Foreign buyers duty imposes additional duty of 7% on the dutiable value for certain transactions and landholder acquisitions involving foreign persons or entities acquiring residential property in Western Australia.
Transfer duty
Find out when foreign transfer duty is imposed on purchases of residential property.
Complete this form if you are acquiring an interest in land in Western Australia.
If the foreign status of the purchaser has changed - apply for an assessment or reassessment.
If the foreign person or their associate has commenced or completed substantial development or subdivision of the residential property – apply for a reassessment.
Landholder duty
Find out when foreign landholder duty is imposed on acquisitions of an interest in a landholder that holds residential property.
Complete this form if you are acquiring an interest in a landholder in Western Australia.
If the foreign status of the acquirer has changed - apply for an assessment or reassessment.
If the foreign landholder, linked entity or associate has commenced or completed substantial development or subdivision of the residential property – apply for a reassessment.
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