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Authorisation Number: 1051347647446
Date of advice: 8 March 2018
Ruling
Subject: Early stage innovation company (ESIC)
Question 1
Does the company meet the criteria of an Early Stage Innovation Company (ESIC) under subsection 360-40(1) of the Income Tax Assessment Act 1997 (ITAA 1997)?
Answer
Yes
This ruling applies for the following period:
Year ending 30 June 2017
The scheme commences on:
1 July 2016
Relevant legislative provisions
Income Tax Assessment Act 1997 Subdivision 360-A
Income Tax Assessment Act 1997 section 360-40
Income Tax Assessment Act 1997 section 360-45