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For property developers
We help land bankers and developers plan structure, GST and finance before they buy, so each stage is set up with the end in mind.
Your first meeting is at no cost, with no obligation · English or Mandarin
At a glance
| Your first meeting | Free, no obligation, in person in Chatswood or online, in English or Mandarin. We confirm the scope and fees in writing before any work starts. |
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| What’s included | Pre-development structuring, GST and margin scheme review, JV and investor tax planning, tax returns and BAS, profit extraction and personal wealth planning. Credit is arranged by lenders and brokers, not by Everglow. |
| Who you’ll work with | A client manager as your single contact, a senior tax manager reviewing your work, and Panbo Ye (CFP®, FCPA) leading tax strategy and advice. |
| Fees | Annual accounting packages from $295 a month per entity (company financial statements, tax return, one annual GST return and ASIC compliance); financial statements and tax return from $2,800; tax planning from $1,500 (excl. GST). What moves the fee: the number of entities, transactions and how complete your records are. See all fees |
Solutions
Decisions made before you buy a site can shape your tax, GST and profit for years. We help you plan each stage with the end in mind.
Choosing between trusts and companies to support asset protection, funding and your tax position.
Tax planning for rezoning, subdivision and staged development.
Managing GST under the margin scheme and other rules that apply to property.
PAYG forecasting, investor reporting and profit allocation between JV partners.
Planning the tax on sale, profit extraction and reinvestment.
Our credit team can compare development and construction finance options.
Inside the industry
A development’s result can turn on structure, GST and finance long before the first slab is poured. We work through the numbers with you from site acquisition to final settlement.
Profit from a development carried out as a business or a profit-making venture is generally ordinary income, with no CGT discount, even if you once planned to hold. Intention at purchase, finance, council approvals and how you market the project all count. We document intentions early.
The margin scheme can reduce GST on new residential sales, but eligibility depends on how the land was bought, and the written agreement must be in place on or before settlement. Since 2018, buyers of new residential premises generally withhold GST at settlement and pay it to the ATO.
Foreign purchaser duty and land tax surcharges, FIRB approvals and new dwelling exemption certificates for selling to foreign buyers. In some states, a discretionary trust is treated as foreign unless its deed excludes foreign beneficiaries.
Loan-to-cost and loan-to-value limits, pre-sale covenants, capitalised interest, private credit pricing and how much equity you need. We model the funding stack for delays, cost overruns and slower sales. Credit is arranged by lenders and brokers, not by Everglow.
A special purpose vehicle for each project, unit trust or company, joint venture agreements, related-party loans and Division 7A. The right structure limits risk between projects. We help you choose and set it up with your lawyer.
Retaining stock versus selling, the tax cost of holding completed dwellings, super contributions, and moving wealth outside the development business. We plan your personal wealth alongside the pipeline.
Income tax, GST and the margin scheme, GST withholding at settlement and foreign resident capital gains withholding.
Stamp duty, land tax and foreign surcharges, each with its own rules on trusts, related parties and timing. Moving land between entities to satisfy a lender can trigger duty.
Foreign investment approvals and conditions, and building, developer and defects obligations that vary by state.
Questions
In writing, on or before settlement. Eligibility also depends on how the land was acquired, so check at purchase, not at sale.
Generally yes. Since 1 July 2018, purchasers of new residential premises usually pay part of the price directly to the ATO at settlement.
If you develop as a business or a profit-making venture, the profit is generally ordinary income and the CGT discount does not apply.
Yes. In some states, a discretionary trust is treated as foreign unless the deed excludes foreign beneficiaries, which can trigger surcharges.
Usually. A special purpose vehicle per project limits risk between projects and keeps finance, GST and profit tidy.
How it works
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Bring your project outline or contract and we’ll talk through structure, GST and funding. In English or Mandarin, in Chatswood or online. Prefer to talk first? Call 1300 913 929 or 0405 913 913.
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General information only. This page is general in nature and does not take into account your objectives, financial situation or needs. Consider whether it is appropriate for you and speak with us before acting. Tax, duty and foreign investment rules change and differ by state. Get advice for your project before acting. Tax services are provided by Everglow Accounting Pty Ltd and Kam & Beadman Pty Ltd. Credit assistance is provided by Everglow Capital Pty Ltd (ACL 544654).
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