The CCUS Network Australia is hosting its next webinar on Wednesday 19 February 2025 at 11am (Perth time). In this installment of the CCUSNA Webinar Series, Julian Cheng, Partner at Gilbert + Tobin, will talk about “Navigating the Tax Landscape for CCS Projects”.
Abstract:
This presentation will cover key tax considerations relevant to CCS projects including:
- The structuring of such projects, taxation of domestic and foreign resident investors, and recent taxation changes that may affect how projects are financed;
- The tax treatment of ACCUs including for primary producers;
- Recent developments relevant to CCS projects such as the government’s A Future Made in Australia plan and elements of the plan relevant to tax such as the proposed hydrogen production tax incentive.
Speaker Biography:
With over 25 years’ experience, Julian Cheng provides tax advisory services to the full spectrum of clients. His clients include public and private corporate groups, fund managers across various asset classes, consortiums and joint ventures and high net worth individuals. Working across various transactions, he advises on mergers and acquisitions (including tax due diligence), initial public offerings, restructures, cross border investments, funding and fund establishment.
Julian has also represented clients in audits and reviews with tax authorities (including submissions to tax authorities). His advice covers matters including Division 7A, controlled foreign company rules, the superannuation guarantee charge, the characterisation of gains as revenue or capital in nature and withholding taxes. Julian’s previous roles included nine years as a tax partner with a big four chartered accounting firm. His time there included two years as head of the firm’s Australian tax desk in New York, providing Australian tax assistance and advice to US corporate groups and funds.
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