FIRB Application Portal
You can no longer submit foreign investment proposals or request a variation through the FIRB Application Portal.
Historical submissions and draft proposals will be available to download until 30 June 2025.
The Treasury is responsible for administering the foreign investment framework and undertakes regulatory functions concerning investment proposals for acquisitions of interests in entities, businesses, agricultural and commercial land.
Before you submit an investment proposal, we recommend you seek independent legal advice if you have any doubts about how Australia’s foreign investment framework applies to you or your proposed investment. This information does not constitute legal advice.
Foreign Investment Portal
Proposal to invest
Submit a foreign investment proposal for:
Exemption certificate or variation
Read Make a submission in the Foreign Investment Portal before you log into the Foreign Investment Portal.
ato.gov.au
Application to purchase
Apply for approval before you purchase residential real estate and land in Australia:
Residential property exemption certificate or variation
Read Residential property applications before you visit the ATO Online services for foreign investors.
Make a submission in the Foreign Investment Portal
To make a submission, you or your agent must register and activate an account in the Foreign Investment Portal.
Portal features
Through the portal you can:
Portal account
- Login using Digital ID
- Create a main account
- Link staff to the main account
- Set up sub-account(s) if required
Submissions
- Complete and submit investment proposals
- Monitor progress of proposals
- View decisions
Payments
- Pay fees in the portal
Communication
- Streamlined, in-system communication
Compliance reports
- Submit compliance reports as required by conditions