GST Exemption Applications
Import GST exemption assessments and application support
Unsure whether GST should apply to your imported goods? Atlas helps businesses and individuals assess eligibility for import GST exemptions and prepare the relevant application or ruling request where required.
Whether you are planning a shipment or have been asked to clarify the GST treatment of your goods, we will review your circumstances, explain the available options and guide you through the next step.
Timeline
Timeframes depend on the complexity of the assessment and whether a formal ruling or decision is required. We will explain the expected process after reviewing your enquiry.
Cost
Atlas evaluation and submission fee – from $250.00 + GST
From $275.00 including GST
The final fee depends on the complexity of your matter and will be confirmed before work begins.
How Atlas can help
Our GST exemption application service can include:
- Assessing whether your imported goods may qualify for GST-free or other non-taxable treatment.
- Reviewing the goods, their intended use and the circumstances of the importation.
- Identifying the appropriate exemption, concession or ruling pathway.
- Preparing and submitting the relevant application or ruling request where required.
- Explaining the outcome and the next steps for customs clearance.
Assessing eligibility for an import GST exemption
GST treatment depends on the goods and the requirements of the exemption being considered.
Certain medical aids and appliances, basic food, and qualifying personal effects or inherited goods may be eligible for favourable GST treatment. Each category has its own conditions, and eligibility must be assessed against the circumstances of your shipment.
Atlas helps you understand which provisions may apply and what information is needed to support your position.
Applications and ruling requests
The appropriate process depends on the goods and the basis for the exemption. Some matters can be addressed through the customs declaration, while others may benefit from a formal ruling request.
We assess the appropriate approach before preparing a submission. Any ruling or approval is determined by the relevant authority and depends on the facts and supporting evidence provided.
Understanding the remaining import costs
Customs duty, biosecurity requirements and other applicable charges are assessed separately from GST.
Atlas will explain how the proposed GST treatment relates to your shipment and identify any further clearance work that may be required.
Get started
Tell us what you are importing and how the goods will be used. We will review your enquiry, explain the assessment process and confirm a quote before proceeding.