Online CGT Clearance Certificates for Australian property owners.
Australia's online CGT Clearance Certificate application service.
We are a Registered Tax Agent (TPB No. 26076969) authorised under the Tax Agent Services Act 2009 to prepare and lodge Capital Gains Tax Clearance Certificate applications with the Australian Taxation Office. We ensure your application is complete, compliant, and processed without delays.
3 simple steps to obtain your certificate
1. Complete the application form
2. Pay securely online by Credit Card and verify your identity
3. Receive an email
with your certificate
CGT Clearance Certificates for all Australian property owners. Application takes just minutes.
Business hours support available.
Request your CGT Clearance Certificate online,
direct to the Australian Taxation Office.
Fast Application
Our optimised online form, makes your application for a Tax Clearance Certificate a breeze. SMS and Email notifications sent throughout the process.
Registered Tax Agents
Using a tax agent ensures your application will be handled quickly and correctly. Minimise the risk of delays by avoiding incorrect submissions.
Easy Online Process
Our agents check your online application before submission, ensuring you obtain your certificate.
Frequently Asked Questions
An ATO Clearance Certificate is a document issued by the Australian Taxation Office that certifies a seller is not a foreign resident for the purposes of the Foreign Resident Capital Gains Withholding (FRCGW) regime. It's typically required in property transactions, regardless of their market value.
Yes, they are usually considered to be interchangeable terms.
Under Australian tax law, when foreign residents sell Australian property, the buyer is required to withhold a portion of the sale price and remit it to the ATO as a preemptive payment towards any potential capital gains tax liability of the seller. A CGT Clearance Certificate, issued by the ATO, certifies that the withholding tax does not need to be withheld from the transaction. This certificate is often sought by sellers who are not foreign residents to ensure that the buyer does not withhold the tax.
It's required for all property transactions, independent of their market value. The certificate certifies that the seller is not a foreign resident, exempting them from capital gains withholding tax.
While there used to be a threshold for properties with a market value of $750,000 or more, from the 1st of January 2025 this is no longer the case, and all properties are affected by Capital Gains Tax. Therefore, all sellers eligible for a certificate should obtain one.
In order to avoid liability for Foreign Resident Capital Gain Withholding (FRCGW), sellers of Australian property, regardless of their market value, and who are Australian residents for tax purposes, need to be in possession of an ATO Clearance Certificate.
You can apply for an ATO Clearance Certificate online using our opimised form. The process involves submitting relevant details about the property and the seller's tax residency status, which will then be reviewed by our tax agents and processed through the ATO.
Your ATO Clearance Certificate gets sent by the ATO directly to your email, so you get it as fast as possible.
As a registered tax practitioner, we are legally required to follow the Tax Practitioners Board (TPB) guidelines. These rules help protect your personal information, prevent identity theft, and ensure only authorised individuals are engaging our services.
The processing time can vary, it usually takes a few hours, but sometimes it can take between 14 and 28 days to receive an ATO Clearance Certificate after the application is submitted.
Yes, it's required for commercial property transactions of any property market value and the seller is a foreign resident.
Our application service has a fee of $149.00 including GST. This fee is tax deductible. The service we provide includes your application being reviewed by registered tax agents, making sure your application is lodged correctly and avoiding delays in the processing of your certificate.
Using CGTClearance.com.au ensures your Capital Gains Tax (CGT) clearance certificate application is completed correctly the first time. We guide you through the entire process and provide phone and email support to answer any questions you may have before the request is submitted to the ATO—saving you time, stress, and unnecessary delays.
Specific requirements might apply to different entities like trusts, partnerships, or deceased estates. It's recommended to consult directly with the ATO or a tax professional for detailed guidance.
If the certificate is not provided, the purchaser is required to withhold 15% (as per the latest rate) of the purchase price and remit it to the ATO. As of the 1st of January 2025, this is applicable to all transactions of properties, regardless of their market value.