A tax bill is to introduce a goods and services tax (GST) on “remote services” and would implement the government’s proposal for a residential land withholding tax on 16 November 2015. The residential land withholding tax rate would apply to 33% of any gain and 10% of the sale price. The new rule would be applicable from 1 October 2016.
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