Mandatory fields are marked with an asterisk (*). You will be able to lodge the transaction without providing the mandatory information but you cannot print the Certificate of Duty until this information is provided. See Add information for details of how to provide information at a later date.
Step 1: Transaction Type Selection
Select New Transaction from the left-hand menu
Note: The train stops across the top of the screen will show your progress through the process of lodging a transaction.
- Type in the Date of Execution (DD/MM/YYYY) or select a date by clicking on the calendar icon.
- Select the Dutiable Transaction.
- Select the Transaction Type. This will relate directly to the dutiable transaction chosen. Depending on your selection you may need to select a Sub Type.
- Select the Duty Rate. If Nominal Duty is chosen you will need to select a Nominal Reason.
Click Next to proceed to the Transaction Details screen.
Step 2: Transaction Details
Enter a Client Reference if required.
Depending on the transaction you may need to indicate whether the transaction is subject to a Conditional Agreement. If so, select the Conditional Agreement type from the dropdown list.
Select the Dutiable Property that this transaction involves - Land, Right, Chattel, Business Asset and Other.
- If the dutiable property type includes land, the Land Details section will be added to the screen. Here you can enter or search for the EAS Job ID. This will allow you to retrieve data that you have previously entered into the Electronic Advice of Sale system. Prior to using this facility, you must provide your EAS2 Agent ID to RevenueWA. Conveyancers and settlement agents can subscribe to the EAS2 service at http://www.landgate.com.au
- Answer the relevant questions and click Add, then enter the Land Details (volume, folio, lot number etc.).
Click Add to enter the details of the parties involved in the transaction. Select the party name type and capacity type from the drop-down menus. Depending on your selection, you will then need to enter further details.
- If the property type includes land, indicate whether the buyer is a Foreign Person. If 'Yes' is selected, you must declare whether the property is Residential Property within the meaning of section 205E.
- If there are multiple parties receiving the dutiable property, the Tenancy Type will default to Tenants in Common of equal shares. If you need to amend shares or tenancy type, add all of the parties first. See the add information page for instructions of how to modify shares or the tenancy type.
Depending on the transaction the system may default to related parties. If you are unsure as to whether the parties are related, please refer to the information box near the bottom of the screen. This box also has a link to the Duties Information Requirements which provides additional information on how parties can be related.
Finally, enter the Dutiable Value at the bottom of the screen. If the dutiable value is unknown, enter zero.
You now have the option to:
- cancel entering the transaction
- calculate to receive an estimate of the duty payable
- save and exit which, if you’re not ready to lodge the transaction, will save all the information that has been entered up to this point. The transaction will have a status of Pre-lodged and can be accessed via the Search Transactions screen or
- next to proceed to the next screen.
Step 3: Duties Request
Depending on the transaction you may be required to enter details on the Duties Request screen.
Enter the Consideration Paid.
- If there is no consideration enter zero and select the appropriate Non-monetary Consideration reason from the dropdown.
- If ‘Other’ is selected you will need to enter a reason in the Other Consideration Description field. This field is restricted to 50 characters.
Enter the ‘Total percentage (%) interest of property transferred.
Depending on the transaction, you may be required to indicate whether a licensed valuation has been provided.
- If you have a licensed valuation that meets the criteria set out in the information box, click Yes.
- Click Choose File/Browse to select the file from your device.
- Enter the Value as stated on the valuation and the date the licensed valuation took place. Please note, the licensed valuation cannot be more than three months old.
- Answer the question: Have any improvements been made to the property since the valuation was made?
- Upload any supporting documentation. Please note there is a file size limit of 10MB per attachment when adding your licensed valuation and supporting documentation. If your files exceed 10MB, you may need to lodge your transaction and add the additional documents via the Add Information function.
- Click Next to continue.
- If you do not have a licensed valuation, see the Electronic Valuation Request page.
Step 4: Upload documents
These instructions are for Duties Lodgments only. You do not need to upload documents if you are using Online Duties.
The Upload Documents screen lists the minimum requirements for your particular transaction along with optional documents that may assist with its assessment. There is also a link to the Duties Information Requirements.
Select the Document Type from the dropdown then click Choose File/Browse to find the related file on your device. Please note there is a file size limit of 10MB per attachment when adding your licensed valuation and supporting documentation. If your files exceed 10MB, you may need to lodge your transaction and add the additional documents via the Add Information function.
- If you are waiting for any documents and are not ready to lodge the transaction, you can click Save and Exit and return to the transaction later from the Search Transactions screen.
- Once you have uploaded all your documents, click Next to proceed.
Step 5: Bundle Summary
From the Bundle Summary page you can:
- Lodge the current bundle with RevenueWA for assessment, which will provide you with your Bundle ID and a copy of the lodgment form.
- Add Transaction which allows you to add another transaction to this bundle before submitting (complete steps 1-4 again) Important: For ease of endorsement and payment it is strongly recommended that only related transactions, for example aggregated transactions, are added to the bundle.
- Delete which will delete the bundle and all the data you have entered.
- Modify which allows you to amend, add or delete any details that have been entered.
- Request NDD (no double duty) which allows you to request a no double duty certificate.
- Save and Exit which, if you’re not ready to lodge the transaction, will save all the information that has been entered up to this point. The transaction will have a status of Pre-lodged and can be accessed via the Search Transactions screen.
Click Lodge to proceed and submit the bundle for assessment. Once a bundle has been lodged you cannot edit any transaction details. You will be able to provide additional information and request amendments via the Add Information function from the View Transaction screen.
Step 6: Confirmation
You will receive an electronic declaration to confirm you have attached true copies of the original documents. You must select Yes and then click OK to continue.
From the Confirmation page, save or print the Dutiable Transaction Electronic Lodgment Form for your records. This electronic form can be printed at a later date if required.
The dutiable transaction electronic lodgment form will contain details of:
- the type of transaction
- the estimated duty liability
- the parties involved
- any supporting documents that were uploaded.
Click OK to return to the Client Profile Page. Your transaction has now been lodged.
