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Edited version of private advice

Authorisation Number: 1052004674095

Date of advice: 11 July 2022

Ruling

Subject: International issues - permanent establishments

Question 1

Is certain income derived by Foreign Co 1 assessable income under subsection 6-5(3) of the Income Tax Assessment Act 1997 (ITAA 1997)?

Answer

No.

Question 2

Is certain income derived by Foreign Co 2 under the Agreement entered into between Foreign Co 1 and Foreign Co 2 assessable income under subsection 6-5(3) of the ITAA 1997?

Answer

No.

Question 3

Does Foreign Co 1 have a permanent establishment in Australia as defined in subsection 6(1) of the Income Tax Assessment Act 1936 (ITAA 1936) as a result of the activities performed in Australia by Aus Co or its employees?

Answer

No.

Question 4

Does Foreign Co 2 have a permanent establishment in Australia as defined in subsection 6(1) of the ITAA 1936 as a result of the activities performed in Australia by Aus Co or its employees?

Answer

No.