ATO Capital Gains Withholding Clearance
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The application process
Fill out a simple form
Use the apply button for ATO Clearance certificate for Individual or Company
We review and process your application
Upon receiving your details, our team of experts promptly reviews your ATO Clearance Certificate application for any compliance issues before processing it. We ensure everything is double-checked before submission.
Your ATO Clearance certificate will be send to you by email.
The certificate is usually sent to you electronically via email usually within a few hours but it could take up to 28 days.
Are you selling a property?
You have come to the right place.
Starting from 1 January 2025, all sellers of real estate property must provide ATO Capital Gains Withholding clearance certificate to the buyer.
How long does it take to get the certificate?
Most of sellers with good tax lodgements will be able to
get it within 24 hours.
However, some cases may require additional review by the tax office and can take up to 28 business days.
How long is the certificate valid?
Clearance certificates are valid for 12 months from their
date of issue (as long as the vendor's residency
status doesn't change during that time).
If you are looking to sell your property, we recommend that you apply for one as soon as possible so it does not delay the settlement of your property.
Frequently asked questions
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It is an obligation of the buyer to withhold 15% of the sale price and pay to the Tax Office if the seller is:
a foreign resident for Tax purposes; or
does not provide Capital Gains Withholding Clearance Certificate.
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The Foreign Resident Capital Gains Withholding (FRCGW) rules apply to the sale of real estate property in Australia. They are designed to ensure foreign residents meet their tax obligations on capital gains.
A Capital Gains Withholding Clearance Certificate confirms that a seller is an Australian resident for tax purposes, exempting the buyer from withholding tax during the sale of the property.
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From 1 January 2025, all Australian tax resident must provide the certificate when they sell the property.
Up to and including 31 December 2024, the certificate was only applicable for property valued at $750,000 or more.
However, starting from 1 January 2025, a rate of 15% withholding tax applies to the value of all properties.
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If your name is listed on the title of the property, you will need to apply for one.
The certificate is issued on per person basis. If the property is held by two names, each individual needs to apply separately.
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We are registered tax agent and accountants.
We review your application for errors to ensure that it does not delay the settlement of your property.
We will keep you updated on the process of your application through updates in your inbox.
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Item Yes, we are experts in capital gains tax. We can certainly assist with your tax returns.
Are you looking to sell and not sure how much tax I would pay? We can assist with estimating your potential capital gains tax.