Notification of Acquisitions of Shares, Assets or Interests - Australian Government

Description

You will be required to submit this notification if you are a foreign investor and intend to acquire interest in Australian assets or shares. This includes the purchase of real estate for residential or commercial purposes.

A notifiable action is an action to:

  • acquire a direct interest in an Australian entity or Australian business that is an agribusiness
  • acquire a substantial interest in an Australian entity
  • acquire an interest in Australian land.

Direct interest in an entity or business is:

  • an interest of at least 10 per cent in the entity or business
  • an interest of at least 5 per cent in the entity or business if you acquire the interest though a legal arrangement relating to the businesses of the person and the entity or business
  • an interest of any percentage in the entity or business if you are in a position to participate or influence central management and control of the entity or determine the policy of the entity or business.

Service type

Regulatory Obligation

An obligation defined in law. A business must comply with relevant services.

Eligibility requirements

Please consult the Contact Officer for more information regarding eligibility requirements.

Fees

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Task Type Business Structure Description
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You do not need to pay any fees.

Other resources

Act(s) name

Foreign Acquisitions and Takeovers Act 1975 Australian Government

Regulation(s) name

Foreign Acquisitions and Takeovers Regulations 2015 Australian Government

Administering agency

The Treasury

Treasury Foreign Investment Contacts

Contact details

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