Disclaimer
This edited version has been archived due to the length of time since original publication. It should not be regarded as indicative of the ATO's current views. The law may have changed since original publication, and views in the edited version may also be affected by subsequent precedents and new approaches to the application of the law.

You cannot rely on this record in your tax affairs. It is not binding and provides you with no protection (including from any underpaid tax, penalty or interest). In addition, this record is not an authority for the purposes of establishing a reasonably arguable position for you to apply to your own circumstances. For more information on the status of edited versions of private advice and reasons we publish them, see PS LA 2008/4.

Edited version of your private ruling

Authorisation Number: 1012597152379

Ruling

Subject: GST and supply of online advertising

In order to protect the privacy and commercial in-confidence components of this private ruling the following is provided.

Question 1

Is the supply of online advertising services by XCo under each of the models outlined in the ruling request a supply that is connected with Australia pursuant to paragraph 9-25(5)(a) of the A New Tax System (Goods and Services Tax) Act 1999 (GST Act)?

Answer

No, the supply of online advertising services by XCo under each of the models outlined in the ruling request is not a supply that is connected with Australia pursuant to paragraph 9-25(5)(a) of the GST Act.

Question 2

Is the supply of online advertising services by XCo under each of the models outlined in the ruling request a supply that is connected with Australia pursuant to paragraph 9-25(5)(b) of the GST Act?

Answer

Yes, the supply of online advertising services by XCo under each of the models outlined in the ruling request is a supply that is connected with Australia pursuant to paragraph 9-25(5)(b) of the GST Act.