September 1, 2023

International businesses: selling low value goods to the land down under? You may need to register for GST

*Graphic: shipments into Australia may attract GST. Graphic credit: Australian Taxation Office.*

International businesses may need to register and pay Australian goods and service tax (GST) if their GST turnover from sales connected with Australia is A$75,000 or more in a 12-month period.

Whether you are a business that is selling the latest sporting equipment, an online fashion retailer who supplies personalised jumpers, or even a large business that sells top performance boots for athletes, it’s important to know your Australian GST obligations.

You can find out more here.

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