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Edited version of private advice

Authorisation Number: 1051586736722

Date of advice: 29 October 2019

Ruling

Subject: Financial supplies made under two agreements

Question

Is the supply of a credit facility made under two agreements a single supply of a credit arrangement which is an input taxed financial supply for GST purposes?

Answer

The Commissioner ruled that a credit facility made under two agreements is a single supply of a credit arrangement which is an input taxed financial supply for GST purposes.

Relevant legislative provisions

Section 9-5 of the A New Tax System (Goods and Services Tax) Act 1999

Subsection 40-5(2) of the A New Tax System (Goods and Services Tax) Act 1999