Livestock duty

Duty applies when selling cattle, sheep, goats or pigs.

Lodge monthly return

The Victorian Government has announced a temporary pause on livestock duty from 1 October 2025 to 30 September 2026. This pause applies to duty on cattle, sheep, goats and pigs. You do not need to lodge returns and pay duty to us during this period. Duties-Form-55 is unavailable during the temporary pause period.

Understanding livestock duty

How duty applies to livestock sales and who must lodge and pay.

Approved livestock agents

Check the list of approved agents for livestock duty.

Register to become an approved agent

How to apply using the online registration form.

Livestock duty calculator

Estimate duty on livestock sales in Victoria.

Lodge a return as an approved agent

Steps and information required to lodge your return.

Lodge statement as vendor or owner’s agent

Steps to complete your statement, lodge and pay duty for livestock.

Pay your livestock duty

Options to pay duty when you lodge your return or statement.

What is livestock duty?

Livestock duty is paid on the sale of cattle, sheep, goats and pigs in Victoria. It applies to live animals and carcasses sold via saleyards, paddocks or over-the-hook. There is a temporary pause on this duty from 1 October 2025 to 30 September 2026 due to the prolonged drought.

Understanding livestock duty