Hi ATO,
We help our client bought some clothes oversea. we are invoicing them supplier cost only.
When the goods get to Australia. Should our client paid for GST on import, duties ect(even that the invoice name is our business name)?
Or should we pay for it and we invoice them?
Thank you.
Hi @annaphan,
Generally, whoever is importing the goods into Australia are the ones who'll pay the GST on import. If you're the one receiving the invoice, then it will more than likely be you who's charged and liable to pay.
It's up to you whether you on charge this expense to the client.
Hi @annaphan,
Generally, whoever is importing the goods into Australia are the ones who'll pay the GST on import. If you're the one receiving the invoice, then it will more than likely be you who's charged and liable to pay.
It's up to you whether you on charge this expense to the client.
Thanks @AnitaATO.
We go ahead with pay the supplier and our client will pay back to us.
My other question is do I record as tax and duties in our chart of accounts when we paid supplier and record as other income in chart of accounts when we invoice client for that. and do we need to charge GST to our client?
Thank you
Hi @annaphan,
You need to keep records that work best for you and your business. If you need help with this then we'd suggest getting further professional advice.
If you're on-charging the expense and you're registered for GST, then yes, you'll charge GST.
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