Loading
This thread is archived and the information may not be up-to-date. You can't reply to this thread.
Rigby(Initiate)Initiate
3 May 2024

Reading this ATO page, I see don't see stock options or equity shares mentioned. Can you confirm if these are considered "Taxable Australian Property"?


I'm not clear on what this bullet is referring to: "a CGT asset that you have used to carry on a business through a permanent establishment in Australia".


Two specific scenarios:

  1. Person A receives Employee shares at an Australian startup while an AU resident. Later, person A moves overseas. While a non-resident for AU tax purposes, they exercise and sell the shares.
  2. Person B receives stock options from a company based overseas. Later, person B moves from Australia. While a non-resident for AU tax purposes, they exercise and sell the shares.


Aside from "deemed disposal" rules applying at the move date, in either scenario 1 or 2 would those shares later count as "Taxable Australian Property" in the future (once person A or B are a non-resident of AU)?


339 views
1 replies
339 views
1 replies

Most helpful response

Most helpful replyATO Certified Response

Deb_ATO(Community Support)Community Support
ATO Certified Response9 May 2024

Hi @Rigby


Stock options or shares can be Taxable Australian property if you chose not to apply 'deemed disposal" when you stopped being an Australian tax resident.


When it comes to assets you used to carry on a business through a permanent establishment, this means assets used in a business you operated from a fixed place (of business) here in Australia.


When it comes to employee shares, this gets tricky. ESS rules may apply and we need to know if you've received them at a discount and what your arrangement is with your employer.


It's best to get in touch with our technical team so we can understand the situation better and let you know the treatment.

All replies

Most helpful replyATO Certified Response

Deb_ATO(Community Support)Community Support
ATO Certified Response9 May 2024

Hi @Rigby


Stock options or shares can be Taxable Australian property if you chose not to apply 'deemed disposal" when you stopped being an Australian tax resident.


When it comes to assets you used to carry on a business through a permanent establishment, this means assets used in a business you operated from a fixed place (of business) here in Australia.


When it comes to employee shares, this gets tricky. ESS rules may apply and we need to know if you've received them at a discount and what your arrangement is with your employer.


It's best to get in touch with our technical team so we can understand the situation better and let you know the treatment.

Loading
Do stock options count as "Taxable Australian Property"? | ATO Community