Taxation Administration (PAYG Withholding Variation for Foreign Resident Capital Gains Withholding Payments) Legislative Instrument 2026

16 September 2026MediumFederal Register of LegislationLegislative instrumentF2026L01231

Varies the amount a purchaser must withhold on property and other asset acquisitions from foreign resident vendors. It affects purchasers, conveyancers and anyone settling a transaction with a foreign vendor.

What it means for business

Consider updating settlement checklists and withholding calculations used by the property and M&A teams.

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