by Saving Point Team | Nov 30, 2020 | Custom Duty, Customs Duty Advisory News, Duty Planning, Expense Reduction, Import File Audit, News
Pacific Alliance Free Trade Agreement Negotiations between Australia and the Pacific Alliance (made up of Chile, Columbia, Mexico and Peru) began on 30 June. The Pacific Alliance has, over the last decade, become a fast growing economy with a GDP worth over 1.8...
by Amber | Jul 4, 2018 | Customs Duty Advisory News, Freight News, Import File Audit
GST On Low Value Imported Goods Department of Home Affairs have issued the following notice regarding GST on low value imported goods. “From 1st July 2018, the Goods and Services Tax (GST) may apply to goods with a customs value of $1,000 or less (low value...
by Ellen Dorward | Jun 8, 2017 | Customs Duty Advisory News, Import File Audit, Uncategorized
On 22nd June 2017, Saving Point is holding an interactive seminar to discuss the tools and processes necessary for Australian businesses to flourish in the arena of international trade. The following businesses and professionals are encouraged to attend: ● Importers ●...
by Saving | Nov 25, 2013 | Customs Duty Advisory News, Duty Planning, Import File Audit
The following is an extract from the IMPORT PROCESSING CHARGES AMENDMENT BILL 2013 -EXPLANATORY MEMORANDUM “1. The Import Processing Charges Amendment Bill 2013 will implement a revenue measure that was announced as part of the 2013-14 Budget. The purpose of...
by Saving | Sep 18, 2013 | Customs Duty Advisory News, Duty Planning, Government Grants, Import File Audit, News, R&D Tax Concession, R&D Tax Credit
With the election of a new Coalition Government, and the appointment of Ian Macfarlane as the Industry Minister, we are eagerly awaiting of new government grant programs that will be on offer to support Australian businesses. In the meantime, please be aware of the...
by Saving | May 17, 2013 | Customs Duty Advisory News, Duty Planning, Government Grants, Import File Audit, News, R&D Tax Concession, R&D Tax Credit
There has been a mixed initial reaction to Treasurer Wayne Swan’s sixth budget from industry and community groups. Below you can find a brief overview of the federal budget that are of most interest to our clients in the areas of Customs duties and Government grants....