With numerous services and products being offered by overseas businesses, you might wonder if you can claim GST on any of them. The answer is SOMETIMES.
The quickest way to determine if a service is registered for GST is to visit ABN Lookup at abr.business.gov.au/. ABN Lookup provides a free public view of the Australian Business Register (ABR). You can use it to check the GST status of any supplier by simply entering their name or ABN.
To help you get started, here are a few common services and their GST status:
- Campaign Monitor: Yes
- Canva: Yes
- Deputy: Yes
- Dropbox: Yes
- Facebook Ireland: Yes
- Google Adwords/G Suite: Yes
- Hubdoc: No
- Indeed Singapore: No
- Mailchimp: No
- Square: Yes
- Upwork: No
Please note that the GST status of a service may change over time, so it’s essential to periodically check the ABN Lookup or consult with a tax professional to ensure accurate GST reporting on your overseas subscriptions.
