You will need to pay a fee when you notify an investment proposal or apply for an exemption certificate.

The fee will generally depend on the value and kind of investment that you propose.

The statutory timeframe of 30 days for making a decision will not start until the correct fee has been paid.

You will also need to pay a fee if:

• you wish to vary a no objection notification, or exemption certificate
• the Treasurer calls‑in your investment or you notify the Treasurer of a retrospective action
• the residential dwelling you own is not occupied or rented out for at least 183 days in a year (annual vacancy fee).

You may give notice of multiple investments that are proposed, or have been made, under the same agreement. The fee payable may be adjusted under the single agreement rule.

There are other circumstances that may result in a fee being adjusted and you should familiarise yourself with these rules. 

All applications for fee waivers or remissions will be considered on a case‑by‑case basis and all decisions are final.