Application Forms

Three application forms are available for simple real estate applications.

The R3 Form is used by individuals wanting to purchase residential real estate. Please note that the download also contains a 26A notice which must be completed and returned with the R3 Form. The R3 form may also be filled in online via the FIOLA website – please note that the completed R3 form and 26A notice must then be printed, signed by all applicants and forwarded with supporting documentation for the application to be valid.

The C1 Form is used by companies or trusts wanting to purchase real estate. Please note the download also contains a 26A notice which must be completed and returned with the C1 Form. The C1 form may also be filled in online via the FIOLA website – please note that the completed C1 form and 26A notice must then be printed, signed by all applicants and forwarded with supporting documentation for the application to be valid.

The D2 Form is used by developers wanting advanced approval to sell up to 50 per cent of a new residential development to foreign persons.

For all other applications, you must submit a written application addressing the information requirements as set out in the separate investment sectors (Real Estate, Other Investment or outlined in the General Policy Guidelines and Urban Land Policy Guidelines.

As of January 2008, the Board has moved to electronic record keeping for all foreign investment applications (including business proposals). Please note that submitting applications electronically (via email or fax) improves processing times – it is not necessary to post originals in addition to electronic lodgement. Applications should be emailed to firbapplications@treasury.gov.au or faxed to 02 6263 2940.

Please include each individual element of the application submitted as separate file attachments to the email. The preferred format for attachments would be as .pdf or .doc files. Applicants are requested to avoid attaching multiple individual pages as separate picture files. The email message should also include a webpage hyperlink to the appropriate current web addresses of any other material or information relevant to the application. Separate attachments would include the following (if applicable):

• covering explanatory letter;
• C1/R3/D2 form;
• statutory notice form 25/26/26A;
• contract to purchase the property (if submitting C1 or R3 form) or development plans (if submitting D2 form); and
• other supporting documents such as company annual reports and financial statements.

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If you are experiencing difficulty in downloading forms please contact us on +61 2 6263 3795 (9:00 am – 12:30 pm and 1:30 pm – 5:00 pm AEST, Monday to Friday, excluding public holidays and the period between 25 December and 2 January).