Taxes and Important Customs Information for Australia
Every day, 1000's of UK companies do business in Australia, with £10 billion worth of goods and services exported in 2013 alone. Road vehicles, medicines and industrial machinery are among our top exports. However, when exporting these goods, there are a number of rules that must be followed.
Paying a Goods and Services Tax (GST)
Every day, 1000 UK companies do business in Australia, with £10 billion worth of goods and services exported in 2013 alone. Road vehicles, medicines and industrial machinery are among our top exports. However, when exporting these goods, there are a number of rules that must be followed.
Australian Customs
The Australian Customs Service regulates all of the goods imported into Australia from the UK, as well as those from other countries. GST may apply to goods entering Australia on this occasion. The tax rates will depend on a number of factors, such as the country of origin and the types of goods being imported to the country.
You can also see a full list of banned and restricted items here.