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Edited version of private advice

Authorisation Number: 1052318085782

Date of advice: 05 December 2024

Ruling

Subject: CGT - subdivision

Question 1

Is the capital gain made by Company A from CGT event A1 happening to its shares in Company B entirely disregarded under section 768-505 of the Income Tax Assessment Act 1997?

Answer 1

Yes.

This ruling applies for the following periods:

Income year ending 30 June 20XX

The scheme commenced on:

1 July 20XX

Relevant facts and circumstances

Company A is a company incorporated in Australia.

Company A owned more than 10% of the shares in Company B.

Company A did not exercise control over the affairs of Company B.

Company B is a company incorporated outside Australia.

Company A disposed of its entire shareholding in Company B.

The 'active foreign business asset percentage' of Company B was calculated to be 100% under section 768-520 of the Income Tax Assessment Act 1997.

Relevant legislative provisions

Income Tax Assessment Act 1997 section 104-10

Income Tax Assessment Act 1997 section 768-505