It is importantly for the validity of an SMSF LRBA for clients to execute their bare trust at the correct time.
The applicable date varies State by State.
The following table illustrates when the bare trust deed should be dated and the applicable duty to be paid.
Table courtesy of Vicki Grey of Kemp Strang.
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The following summarises when to date a bare trust for an SMSF property purchase:
QLD - Before or on contract date
NSW - After contract date
ACT - After contract date
VIC - After settlement
TAS - After contract date
SA - After contract date but before settlement
WA - After contract date
NT - Before contract date