Country tax profile · 2026
Australia VAT / sales tax
How Australia taxes VAT / sales
Australia charges a standard VAT/GST of 10% on most goods and services, with reduced rates on some essentials.
Compiled by MyNomadWorld for Australia and currently being re-verified against primary sources. Confirm with a local adviser before relying on it.
How Australia's VAT / sales tax compares
Australia's VAT / sales tax of 10% is the 142nd highest of the 196 countries we track, against a global average of 14.1% and a Oceania average of 11.7%.
Countries with a similar VAT / sales tax
Djibouti (10%) · Iran (10%) · Liberia (10%) · Papua New Guinea (10%) · Paraguay (10%) · Vietnam (10%)
Who is a tax resident of Australia?
Resident under the 'resides' test, domicile test, 183-day test, or Commonwealth superannuation test
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What is the VAT / sales tax rate in Australia?
Australia charges a standard VAT/GST of 10% on most goods and services, with reduced rates on some essentials.