Superannuation
Complex Superannuation Strategies
Business Strategies
Business Real Property into a SMSF
If a property you own is used for business purposes, then you may be able to sell or transfer it into a self-managed super fund.
You must consider a range of issues, including;
- whether the super fund can afford the property (if being acquired) although you may be able to set up a specific limited recourse borrowing if there is not enough money in the fund
- whether you can afford to transfer the property as a contribution (subject to restrictions with concessional and non-concessional cap limits)
- whether capital gains tax will be payable on the transfer
- the market valuation of the property, and
- whether the super fund will have adequate diversity and liquidity by owning such a (typically) large asset.
The fund’s stated investment strategy must allow for ownership of commercial property and any borrowing if required.
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