Sales Tax (GST) Policy

Last updated: 27 August 2026

All applicable transactions are subject to Goods and Services Tax (GST) in accordance with Australian tax regulations. Containers and portable buildings are significant purchases — often business purchases — so this page sets out exactly how GST is applied, calculated and documented, and what your invoice gives you for tax reporting.

GST rate

A standard 10% GST applies to taxable goods and services supplied within Australia, unless otherwise stated. The rate is set by Australian law and applied uniformly — it does not vary by state, territory or product category within our range.

When GST applies

GST applies to the supply of our products and delivery services within Australia. Because all our sales are delivered domestically, you should expect GST to form part of every order. If a specific transaction were ever treated differently under tax law, that treatment would be stated clearly on your invoice — never left to assumption.

Pricing and calculation

The applicable pricing format (GST-inclusive or GST-exclusive) is confirmed on your order invoice so there is no ambiguity. GST is calculated on the value of the product and applicable delivery charges, and the final tax amount is reflected in the total invoice issued before payment. At checkout the site shows the GST component included in your total as a guide (one-eleventh of a GST-inclusive total); the invoice is the authoritative document.

GST on delivery charges

Delivery is part of the taxable supply, so GST is calculated on the delivery charge as well as the product price. The flat delivery rate shown on the site is treated consistently with the product pricing format confirmed on your invoice — there is never a separately surprising tax treatment for freight.

Invoices and documentation

Every completed transaction is accompanied by a formal invoice that includes the seller identity, invoice date, a description of each product with quantity and price, the GST component clearly itemised, and the total payable amount — supporting Australian tax compliance and business record-keeping. For sales of $1,000 or more, the invoice also records the buyer’s identity as Australian tax-invoice rules require. If you need a reissued or corrected invoice — a different entity name, an ABN added — contact us and we will issue it promptly.

Business purchases

Business customers may use the issued invoice for GST reporting and input tax credit claims, where applicable under Australian tax law. To claim an input tax credit you generally need a valid tax invoice — ours are issued to satisfy that requirement. Buying in a company, trust or partnership name? Put the entity name (and ABN if you want it shown) in your order note or tell us before the invoice is issued.

Adjustments and refunds

Where an order is cancelled, refunded or corrected, the GST follows the money: refunds include the GST component of the refunded amount, and an adjustment note is issued where tax law requires one. Your records and ours stay consistent — one document trail, no orphaned tax amounts.

Responsibility for accurate information

Tax treatment on an invoice is only as good as the details behind it. Please check that the purchaser name, billing address and any ABN you supply are accurate before payment — corrections are easy before funds move and slower afterwards.

Recordkeeping

We retain transaction and invoice records for the period required by Australian law (generally five years). We recommend customers — especially business purchasers — keep their invoice and payment receipt for the same period.

Important notice

This page is general information about how we apply GST, not tax advice. For advice on your own tax position — input tax credits, asset write-offs, or the treatment of a container as plant or a building — consult your accountant or the Australian Taxation Office (ato.gov.au).

Contact us

For questions about GST or tax documentation, contact our team directly:

Ocean Shipping Pty
Phone: +61 489 989 670
Email: info@oceanshippingpty.com
Website: oceanshippingpty.com