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Jo_306(Newbie)Newbie
8 Oct 2022

Hi,


We own a small business (under $75k p.a.)

and importing products from Alibaba, value of products is below A$1,000 but Alibaba has been charging us GST (automatically add 10%). I’m not sure if we should be paying for GST given the Chinese suppliers are not registered for GST and our circumstance. There is an option for exemption, which includes providing our ABN number. Should we do this and gain exemption given that we are not registered for GST?


Thank you in advance for your help

J

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AlliATO(Community Support)Community Support
10 Oct 2022

Hi @Jo_306


Overseas entities may still be required as non-residents to be GST registered where their sales to Australia meet the GST registration threshold of $75,000 or greater.


These entities may not have an ABN because they don’t need one or are not eligible for one, in this case they would be given a GST registration number by us.


They would be required to charge GST on the Australian sales.


Regarding the GST exemption for low value goods Australian Boarder Force would be able to provide information on how this works as they are the agency that oversees GST at the border.

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AlliATO(Community Support)Community Support
10 Oct 2022

Hi @Jo_306


Overseas entities may still be required as non-residents to be GST registered where their sales to Australia meet the GST registration threshold of $75,000 or greater.


These entities may not have an ABN because they don’t need one or are not eligible for one, in this case they would be given a GST registration number by us.


They would be required to charge GST on the Australian sales.


Regarding the GST exemption for low value goods Australian Boarder Force would be able to provide information on how this works as they are the agency that oversees GST at the border.

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