Who must comply with QLD transfer duty on residential property?

Purchasers of QLD dutiable property.

What triggers QLD transfer duty on residential property?

Property acquisition / transfer.

What evidence is required for QLD transfer duty on residential property?

Lodged duty documents; settlement records.

Pay QLD transfer duty on residential property: who must comply, deadlines & penalties (2026)

Summary

Duties Act 2001 (Qld). Transfer duty progressive up to 5.75% above $1M. Foreign Acquirer Duty 8% (from 1 July 2024). First home concession + home concession for owner-occupiers.

Enforced by

QRO

Source legislation

duties act 2001 qld

Topics

taxdutiesstateqldresidential

Related obligations

VICPay Victorian stamp duty on residential propertyVariable rates by purchase price; foreign purchaser surcharge 8%. PPR concession available.
QLDPay Queensland land taxQLD land tax applies on aggregated land value above $600K (individuals) / $350K (companies + trusts).
NSWPay NSW transfer duty on residential property acquisitionsVariable transfer duty rates; foreign purchaser additional duty 9%.
QLDPay Queensland payroll tax when threshold metQLD: 4.75% rate on Australian wages above the $1.3M tax-free threshold (FY26).
VICPay Victorian payroll tax when threshold metVIC: 4.85% rate on Australian wages above the $1,000,000 tax-free threshold (from 1 July 2025).
NSWPay NSW payroll tax when threshold metNSW: 5.45% rate on Australian wages above the $1.2M tax-free threshold (FY26).

Frequently asked questions

Who must comply with QLD transfer duty on residential property?: Purchasers of QLD dutiable property.
What triggers QLD transfer duty on residential property?: Property acquisition / transfer.
When is QLD transfer duty on residential property due?: Within 30 days of settlement.
What is the maximum penalty for QLD transfer duty on residential property?: Interest + penalty tax
What evidence is required for QLD transfer duty on residential property?: Lodged duty documents; settlement records.