About foreign buyers duty

Every person acquiring an interest in land or in a landholder in Western Australia must complete a declaration form.
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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. 

See how the Commissioner will determine a person’s foreign status and whether property is 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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