Understanding your tax obligations

As a franchisee you need to know how your franchise payments and fees are treated for tax purposes. When you buy, sell, transfer or terminate a franchise there may be Capital Gains Tax (CGT) and Goods and Services Tax (GST) consequences to consider.

What to doâ€¦

Download the Franchising and tax -Tax facts for new small business for further information on your tax obligations.
Download the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission's Franchisee start-up checklist.
Visit our Taxation topic for more general tax information.
Consult a business adviser, accountant or solicitor for advice.
Find out about buying a franchise in your state or territory.