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RESEARCH ARTICLE (Non peer reviewed)

Tax issues impacting acquisitions in the Australian oil and gas industry*

C. Dixon
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Ernst & Young.

The APPEA Journal 51(2) 669-669 https://doi.org/10.1071/AJ10049
Published: 2011

Abstract

Understanding the tax implications and structuring options of a transaction is critical when assessing and comparing new opportunities. When undertaking any transaction involving Australian oil and gas assets, the applicable taxation regime should be carefully explored and understood. From an Australian perspective, taxes such as corporate income tax, petroleum resource rent tax, capital gains tax, and goods and services tax have significant potential to influence the investment decision. This presentation will focus on the tax implications applicable to the acquisition and disposal of Australian oil and gas assets, providing valuable insights for both Australian companies and inbound investors.

As the Oceania tax leader for Ernst & Young’s oil and gas practice, Chad specialises in corporate tax, transaction structuring, inward investment and petroleum industry taxes. Knowledgeable of the Australian fiscal landscape as it applies to oil and gas assets, Chad advises both upstream and downstream operators, as well as service providers. He aligns his clients’ tax objectives with commercial strategies.