It has been determined that NSW surcharge provisions are inconsistent with international tax treaties entered into by the Federal Government with New Zealand, Finland, Germany, India, Japan, Switzerland, Norway and South Africa. These international tax treaties are related to taxation and other matters and have been given the force of federal law.

Effective immediately, individuals that are citizens of the nations concerned purchasing residential-related property or land in their own capacity will no longer be required to pay surcharge purchaser duty or surcharge land tax.

Surcharge purchaser duty or surcharge land tax liability for non-individuals, such as corporations, trusts or partnerships that arises because of an entity’s affiliation with these nations, may also be affected by the international tax treaties.

Refunds may be available for purchasers/transferees, and landowners, from the nations concerned who paid surcharge purchaser duty or surcharge land tax on or after 1 January 2021.

For frequently asked questions and key information:

• Frequently asked questions for individuals
• Surcharge Purchaser Duty Guide for professionals