Commercial and industrial property tax

A tax progressively replacing land transfer and landholder duty.

Check qualifying use

Understanding commercial and industrial property tax

Property types and how they will transition to the new tax.

Determining qualifying use for CIPT

Check if your property meets the qualifying use rules.

Entry into the reform

When and how a property enters the commercial property tax reform.

Obligations and administrative guidance for CIPT

How the reform affects properties and how to request rulings.

Dealings in properties that have entered the reform

Duty exemptions or exclusions that apply to certain transactions.

Non-standard dealings in properties that have entered the reform

Rules for property transactions during the transition to the tax.

Changes of use of property

Notify us when use changes and understand how duty applies.

Assessments and objections for CIPT

Learn when the tax will apply, who pays it and objection options.

What is commercial and industrial property tax?

Commercial and industrial property tax (CIPT) is an annual tax on the land value of commercial and industrial properties in Victoria. It is payable 10 years after the property enters the CIPT reform. Properties can be exempt from land transfer (stamp) duty and landholder duty helping businesses to expand or relocate.

Understanding commercial and industrial property tax