Stamp duty requirements for trusts
The fees for establishing a trust deed vary throughout Australia. The type of property held by the trust and the purpose of the trust can also have a bearing on the amount of stamp duty payable.
To understand the requirements for stamping and any applicable stamp duty fees that may to trust deeds in different states of Australia, refer to the following overview:
| State | Exemption for super trusts? | Establishment Fee | Time frame to be stamped (within) |
| NSW | Yes | $750 and $10 for each duplicate (increase from $500 from 1 February 2024) |
90 days |
| Vic | Yes | $200 | 30 days |
| Tas | No | $50 | 90 days |
| NT | No | $20 and $5 for each duplicate | 60 days |
| SA | - | No fee but can be stamped upon request for free | - |
| Qld, WA, ACT | - | No fee | - |
Stamping of SMSF Deeds
A notable exception to the fees below are superannuation funds, many of which are exempt from stamp duty - see further article,
https://smartersmsf.helpscoutdocs.com/article/98-does-an-smsf-trust-deed-need-to-be-stamped