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Recorded Webinar: Foreign Affairs: Navigating the Property Tax Regime Hurdles for Foreign Persons (NSW)

Whether designed to limit foreign ownership of property or capitalise on stamp duty and other fees, governments are increasingly tightening the reigns on property transactions involving foreign parties. Practitioners acting for foreign interests need to be on top of these developm
PRESENTED BY Betsy-Ann Howe Partner - K&L Gates , Sydney

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About the Webinar

Whether designed to limit foreign ownership of property or capitalise on stamp duty and other fees, governments are increasingly tightening the reigns on property transactions involving foreign parties. Practitioners acting for foreign interests need to be on top of these developments and this session will provide a detailed guide, including:

  • Application of NSW stamp duty and land tax surcharges to foreign persons – the regulations
  • What is the definition of “foreign person” and how does it apply to individuals and corporate entities?
  • When does a trustee become a “foreign person”?
  • What land does the surcharge apply to?
  • What is the process for declaring status as a “foreign person”?
  • Strategies for reviewing and amending trust deeds and other structures to minimise surcharge liability
  • When is FIRB approval required and how is it obtained?
  • Foreign CGT withholding tax and its impacts
  • Consequences of non-compliance
  • Recent cases

Presented By

Betsy-Ann Howe
Partner, K&L Gates Sydney, NSW

Betsy-Ann Howe is a co-practice group coordinator for the global tax practice. As a corporate and transactional tax partner, she has deep experience in taxation issues associated with mergers and acquisitions, inbound and outbound investment, asset financing (with a particular emphasis on aircraft leasing), and corporate and international tax. With over 25 years' experience in taxation law, Betsy-Ann's experience includes advising on structured finance transactions, cross border leasing, and domestic and international tax issues.

Betsy-Ann's practice focuses on all areas of corporate finance tax, managed investment trusts, audits, disputes and litigation, and tax issues relevant to Australian and non-resident investors.

Chambers Asia-Pacific legal directory named Betsy-Ann as one of Australia’s leading tax lawyers (since 2014) and she has been a Finalist in the Lawyers Weekly Partner of the Year Awards twice (2017 and 2018).

Prior to joining the firm, Betsy-Ann has been a partner in national law firms based in both Australia and New Zealand, and most recently led the tax team at a national Australian firm. Betsy-Ann has also held the position as Head of Tax at an Australian listed public company.

Who Should Attend?

This webinar is suitable for NSW lawyers practising in property law. This webinar is for practitioners with some knowledge in this area and looking to improve their knowledge.

CPD Information

Lawyers can claim up to 1 CPD unit/point – substantive law. This webinar has been designed to run for 1 hour, however, webinar lengths can vary depending on the level of questions and discussion.

Enquiries/Assistance

If you need assistance or have an enquiry, please do not hesitate to contact our Webinar Coordinator, Lisa Tran on (03) 8601 7709 or email: [email protected]

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