Stamp Duty When Buying a Business and Property
Buying a business and the property it trades from? In Queensland, the two purchases may be aggregated for stamp duty.
Landholder Duty on Share Transfers
Buying shares in a company that owns Queensland property does not usually avoid stamp duty. Exemption can apply to certain acquisitions, provided the transaction meets the eligibility requirements.
Why Transfer (Duty) Timing Matters
Transfer duty becomes a practical issue where there is a disconnect between current ownership and intended ownership. This commonly arises where land is owned personally but development and sale are intended to occur through a trust or company, often for asset protection or tax planning reasons.