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If you are buying or selling property over $2 million – New rules now apply

From July 1 2016, all Australian residents, selling property with a market value over $2 million (GST exclusive) will need to get a clearance certificate from The Australian Taxation Office (ATO).

From 1 July 2016, a 10% withholding tax will apply when foreign residents sell certain types of Australian property. If  you are selling Australian property, the new rules assume you are a non-resident unless you have a clearance certificate from the ATO. Without this clearance certificate, the purchaser must withhold 10% of the purchase price and pay this to the ATO.