AUSTRALIA Law and Practice Contributed by: Warren Scott, Stewart Levitt, Erik Purcell and Lachlan Speirs, ARCHER SCOTT Lawyers
Deeds should be signed, sealed, delivered and wit - nessed by adult witnesses who have no relationship to the signatory. 10.2 Electronic Signatures Electronic signatures are valid in Australia. The laws in relation to electronic signing need to be complied with. 10.3 Stamp Duties There are stamp duties and other taxes in Australia. Stamp duty is a state-based tax, so care should be taken to check the position in each State or Territory in which the franchise will operate.
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