From 1 January 2018, accountants in Sydney have been informed that specific categories of insurance for small businesses are now exempt from stamp duty.
To qualify as a small business, the entity must:
- Be carrying on a business, and
- Have aggregated turnover of less than $2 million
The exception will apply to:
- Commercial vehicle insurance (motor vehicle insurance for a vehicle used primarily for business purposes).
- Commercial aviation insurance (aviation insurance for an aircraft primarily for business purposes).
- Occupational indemnity insurance (liability insurance for providing professional services (other than medical indemnity)).
- Product and public liability insurance (insurance covering liability for personal injury or property damage occurring in connection with a business or arising out of the products or services of a business).
For a policy to be exempt from stamp duty, the insurer must have received a small business declaration before the insurance policy commences or is renewed.
For more information, refer to www.revenue.nsw.gov.au/taxes/insurance/exemptions/sbe or contact your insurance broker or insurance company.
Kreston Stanley Williamson
*Correct as of February 2018
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