Additional foreign acquirer duty (AFAD)

AFAD is an extra 8% of (stamp) duty that applies to transactions that are liable for transfer duty, landholder duty or corporate trustee duty.

Latest news announcements

Updated ruling on duties exemption for pharmacy businesses

Public Ruling DA000.19.2 has been updated to reflect the full commencement date of the Pharmacy Business Ownership Act.

13 January 2026

Disaster relief—North Queensland monsoon and flooding

Are you experiencing financial hardship resulting from the North Queensland monsoon and flooding? We're ready to help.

8 January 2026

New and updated rulings on relief from AFAD and land tax foreign surcharge

The Commissioner has issued 4 rulings for AFAD and the land tax foreign surcharge.

15 December 2025