The ATO website notes that there are some GST-free products and services (https://www.ato.gov.au/Business/GST/When-to-charge-GST-(and-when-not-to)/GST-free-sales/) and this includes "A supply of a service is usually GST-free if the recipient of the service is outside Australia"
Hi @AndrewMB,
This depends on how you are providing the services to your overseas clients. Here are some instances where it would be considered GST free.
You could refer to 'effective use of enjoyment outside Australia'.
Services supplied to either an Australian resident or a non-resident are GST-free if the:
If the supplies are provided over the internet and they are less than $1000; you should obtain:
If you find that the supplies provided over the internet are more than $1000. You would need to write into us to help you work it out.
There is some more information about GST free sales you may find helpful.
For clarification.... the question here is "Do I charge GST on services (education, training, coaching) to clients that consume them overseas?"
Hi @AndrewMB,
This depends on how you are providing the services to your overseas clients. Here are some instances where it would be considered GST free.
You could refer to 'effective use of enjoyment outside Australia'.
Services supplied to either an Australian resident or a non-resident are GST-free if the:
If the supplies are provided over the internet and they are less than $1000; you should obtain:
If you find that the supplies provided over the internet are more than $1000. You would need to write into us to help you work it out.
There is some more information about GST free sales you may find helpful.
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