Commercial and Property Tax Reform

On 20 March 2024, the Victorian Government introduced a bill which, if passed, will create new legislation which transitions from stamp duty to an annual property tax for commercial and industrial properties in Victoria.

Beware the nomination double duty trap

Beware the nomination double duty trap

If you are in the business of developing land, you are likely aware sub-sales (most often created by the nomination of an alternative transferee by the purchaser) carry a risk of a second set of duty becoming payable to the State Revenue Office.