AU Australia property term
Substantial Interest
Australia-wide
Plain-English definition
An ownership or beneficial-interest threshold used to determine whether a corporation or trust is a foreign person under federal law.
Why this matters to a foreign buyer
A person generally holds a substantial interest at 20% or more, including interests held with associates; multiple foreign persons can meet an aggregate test at 40%. Indirect interests can also count.
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