For an Australian company to contract the services of a foreign based company, what are the tax requirements for both companies? The Australian company is residential builder. The foreign company is an Indonesian based drafting company.
Hi @Keyston
This is a tricky one to answer because your question is quite broad and we don't have a complete picture of the arrangement.
It could be BAU for the Australian company and their tax obligations may be the same as when they contract Australian businesses. Will the foreign company be present here in Australia? If so, they'd need to check if they have a permanent establishment. This could mean some of their income is taxed here.
If you'd like to give us the complete rundown with specific questions you'd like to know, we can give you tailored advice. We also have info about international tax for businesses that covers a range of topics.
Hi @Keyston
This is a tricky one to answer because your question is quite broad and we don't have a complete picture of the arrangement.
It could be BAU for the Australian company and their tax obligations may be the same as when they contract Australian businesses. Will the foreign company be present here in Australia? If so, they'd need to check if they have a permanent establishment. This could mean some of their income is taxed here.
If you'd like to give us the complete rundown with specific questions you'd like to know, we can give you tailored advice. We also have info about international tax for businesses that covers a range of topics.
Hi. Thanks for the reply.
The Indonesian company is an off shore contractor receiving the work online.
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