22/10/2018
As a net capital importer, cheap and easy access to global debt is important for Australian businesses. Australia makes available a wide array of exemptions from Australia’s 10% interest withholding tax. Ensuring each transaction meets the letter and the spirit of the exemptions has a real 10% cash flow impact on Australian borrowers. This guide describes the most commonly used exemptions in typical scenarios, including the public offer (“Section 128F”) exemption.
This article examines:
- When is interest withholding tax payable?
- Navigating the public offer exemption
- Treaty exemptions
- Other exemptions
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