{"id":43339,"date":"2022-03-21T21:23:11","date_gmt":"2022-03-21T13:23:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.crazydomains.com\/learn\/?p=43339"},"modified":"2022-07-29T14:28:31","modified_gmt":"2022-07-29T06:28:31","slug":"register-for-gst-in-australia","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.crazydomains.com.au\/learn\/register-for-gst-in-australia\/","title":{"rendered":"How To Register for GST in Australia"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">There is a lot to consider when running a business, and sometimes the to-do list only seems to be getting longer.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">When most people start a business, they probably aren\u2019t dreaming about learning how to calculate their annual Good and Services Tax (GST) turnover or figuring out how to lodge their Business activity statements (BAS) with the Australian Taxation Office (ATO). But it\u2019s a must.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Let\u2019s help explain what you\u2019ll need to know about the Goods and Services Tax (GST) in Australia, how it works, how to register, and what to do next.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 aria-level=\"2\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">How Does GST Work in Australia?<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-43342\" src=\"https:\/\/www.crazydomains.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/How-Does-GST-Work-in-Australia.jpg\" alt=\"How Does GST Work in Australia\" width=\"728\" height=\"245\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.crazydomains.com.au\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/How-Does-GST-Work-in-Australia.jpg 728w, https:\/\/www.crazydomains.com.au\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/How-Does-GST-Work-in-Australia-300x101.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 728px) 100vw, 728px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">GST is a broad-based tax of 10% that applies to most goods, services, and other items sold in Australia. A simplified explanation of how GST works is:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Businesses and organisations register for GST (either due to requirement or voluntarily).\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">They then add GST to the prices charged for their goods and services.<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">This revenue is paid to the ATO and distributed to states and territories to pay for public services and infrastructure.<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">However, in return, registered businesses and organisations can claim the GST for the goods and services they purchased for their business.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">While GST is an added complication for businesses, only the end consumer pays it. GST is not intended to be an additional tax and can be claimed back for B2B (business to business) transactions.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h4 aria-level=\"3\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">GST Australia Exempt Items<\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">While GST applies to most sales in Australia, there are notable exceptions. These include:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"3\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Most basic foods<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"3\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Some medical services<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"3\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Some medicines<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"3\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"4\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Some education courses<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"3\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"4\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Exports (goods must leave Australia within 60 days of payment or invoice)<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">These products or services are referred to as GST-free sales. The <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ato.gov.au\/Business\/GST\/When-to-charge-GST-(and-when-not-to)\/GST-free-sales\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">ATO\u2019s website<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> provides further details regarding what counts and doesn\u2019t count as GST-free.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Another type of service that doesn\u2019t require GST in its price is <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ato.gov.au\/business\/gst\/when-to-charge-gst-(and-when-not-to)\/input-taxed-sales\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">input-taxed sales<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">. These include financial supplies and selling or renting residential property.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">It\u2019s crucial to remember that registered businesses can still claim the GST they have paid on purchases used to make GST-free sales.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 aria-level=\"3\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Who Needs to Register for GST?<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-43343\" src=\"https:\/\/www.crazydomains.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Who-Needs-to-Register-for-GST.jpg\" alt=\"Who Needs to Register for GST\" width=\"728\" height=\"245\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.crazydomains.com.au\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Who-Needs-to-Register-for-GST.jpg 728w, https:\/\/www.crazydomains.com.au\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Who-Needs-to-Register-for-GST-300x101.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 728px) 100vw, 728px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Businesses or organisations must register for GST if:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"4\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">You\u2019re a business with an annual current or projected GST turnover greater than $75,000<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"4\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">You\u2019re a non-profit organisation with an annual current or projected GST turnover greater than $150,000<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"4\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">You\u2019re a taxi, limousine, or ride-sharing (e.g. Uber, GoCatch, etc.) business (GST registration is compulsory irrespective of turnover)<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"4\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">You want to claim fuel tax credits (irrespective of GST turnover)<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 aria-level=\"3\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Calculating Your GST Turnover Threshold<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:40,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-43344\" src=\"https:\/\/www.crazydomains.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Calculating-Your-GST-Turnover-Threshold.jpg\" alt=\"Calculating Your GST Turnover Threshold\" width=\"728\" height=\"245\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.crazydomains.com.au\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Calculating-Your-GST-Turnover-Threshold.jpg 728w, https:\/\/www.crazydomains.com.au\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Calculating-Your-GST-Turnover-Threshold-300x101.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 728px) 100vw, 728px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">We\u2019ve mentioned GST turnover multiple times. It\u2019s\u00a0important to differentiate it from total turnover. Annual GST turnover is the entire business income for the year after subtracting:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"5\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">GST included in sales to customers<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"5\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Sales not for payment and not taxable<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"5\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Sales not connected with your business<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"5\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Input-taxed sales<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"5\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Sales not connected with Australia, such as exports<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Imagine a business reaches an annual turnover of $100,000. After subtracting the factors detailed above, their annual GST turnover is only $70,000. Therefore, they\u2019re below the GST turnover threshold and are not required to register.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Another critical factor to consider is the difference between current and projected GST turnover:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"6\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Current GST Turnover \u2013 <\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">income for the current month and the previous 11 months.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"6\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Projected GST Turnover \u2013 <\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">income for the current month and the next 11 months (shouldn\u2019t include sales of business assets or sales made due to ceasing or reducing operations).<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">If your organisation\u2019s current GST turnover is above the threshold or, based on projections, it looks like it\u2019ll be over the threshold in the next 12 months, you must register for GST.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Learn more about calculating GST turnover <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ato.gov.au\/Business\/GST\/Registering-for-GST\/#WorkingoutyourGSTturnover\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">here<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h4 aria-level=\"3\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Voluntary Application for GST<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:40,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Any business can apply for GST even if they\u2019re below the GST turnover threshold. For example, if you\u2019ll be making significant purchases for your business, it may be financially beneficial to register for GST. This allows you to claim back the GST paid on purchases for the business.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 aria-level=\"2\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">What You Will Need to Apply for GST<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-43345\" src=\"https:\/\/www.crazydomains.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/What-You-Will-Need-to-Apply-for-GST.jpg\" alt=\"What You Will Need to Apply for GST\" width=\"728\" height=\"245\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.crazydomains.com.au\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/What-You-Will-Need-to-Apply-for-GST.jpg 728w, https:\/\/www.crazydomains.com.au\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/What-You-Will-Need-to-Apply-for-GST-300x101.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 728px) 100vw, 728px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">To apply for GST, you\u2019ll need an Australian Business Number (ABN) or when registering as a company, you will first need an Australian Company Number (ACN) before applying for an ABN. A new business can register for an ABN through the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/register.business.gov.au\/registration\/type\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Business Registration Service<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">You will also need to <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ato.gov.au\/business\/gst\/accounting-for-gst-in-your-business\/choosing-an-accounting-method\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">choose your method of accounting for GST<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">. This can be on a cash or non-cash (accrual) basis, with most larger businesses requiring non-cash accounting. The way you choose will affect when you report, pay, and claim back GST refunds on purchases.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Cash accounting means GST is tracked on business activity statements (BAS) covering the period the company receives or makes payments. It\u2019s ideal for smaller businesses with cash transactions and means cash flow aligns with GST payment.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Non-cash or accrual accounting means reporting GST on BAS covering the period in which the business received or invoiced the payment\/sale. This method is often better suited to companies delivering services on credit, allowing them to reflect their true financial position better.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">READ: <\/span><\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.crazydomains.com.au\/learn\/start-a-business-in-australia\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">What You Need to Know About Starting a Business in Australia<\/span><\/b><\/a><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:2,&quot;335551620&quot;:2,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 aria-level=\"2\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">How To Register for GST<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-43346\" src=\"https:\/\/www.crazydomains.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/How-To-Register-for-GST.jpg\" alt=\"How To Register for GST\" width=\"728\" height=\"245\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.crazydomains.com.au\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/How-To-Register-for-GST.jpg 728w, https:\/\/www.crazydomains.com.au\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/How-To-Register-for-GST-300x101.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 728px) 100vw, 728px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">You must register for GST within 21 days of exceeding the GST turnover threshold. Failure to register within this period may result in additional penalties or interest. However, it&#8217;s possible to <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ato.gov.au\/business\/business-activity-statements-(bas)\/in-detail\/guide-to-self-assessment-for-indirect-taxes\/?page=6#Backdating_GST_registration\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">backdate your GST registration<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">There are four options to apply for GST in Australia:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"11\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ato.gov.au\/general\/online-services\/businesses\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Online<\/span><\/a><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"11\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Over the phone on 13 28 66<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"11\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Through a registered tax or BAS agent<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"11\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Or by completing the NAT 2954 \u201cAdd a new business account\u201d form found <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/iorder.com.au\/publication\/main.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">online<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4 aria-level=\"3\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Registering for GST Online<\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The simplest method is to register for GST online. First, you\u2019ll need to input your ABN, business structure, and contact details. Next, you must enter your GST details, which includes:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"12\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Estimated turnover (not GST turnover)<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"12\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">When you choose to send GST results to the ATO: upon receiving cash or invoice (cash vs accrual)<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"12\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">How often you want to report to the ATO: monthly, quarterly, or annually (must have a turnover of less than $75,000 to report annually)<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"12\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Start date for GST registration<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"12\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Whether you import goods or services into Australia<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 aria-level=\"2\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">What You Need to Do After GST Registration<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-43347\" src=\"https:\/\/www.crazydomains.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/What-You-Need-to-Do-After-GST-Registration.jpg\" alt=\"What You Need to Do After GST Registration\" width=\"728\" height=\"245\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.crazydomains.com.au\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/What-You-Need-to-Do-After-GST-Registration.jpg 728w, https:\/\/www.crazydomains.com.au\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/What-You-Need-to-Do-After-GST-Registration-300x101.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 728px) 100vw, 728px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Once registered for GST, you will need to do the following:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"15\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Add GST (10%) to the prices for all applicable goods and services offered<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"15\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Issue tax invoices to customers, informing them of how much GST they paid<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"15\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Maintain records of receipts and invoices to claim back GST<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"15\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"4\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Lodge BAS with the ATO (depending on the timeframe specified during registration)<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">You can lodge BAS using one of four methods:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"16\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Online accounting software<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"16\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Your <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/my.gov.au\/mygov\/content\/html\/about.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">myGov account<\/span><\/a><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"16\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The ATO\u2019s <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ato.gov.au\/General\/Online-services\/Businesses\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">online business portal<\/span><\/a><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"16\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"4\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Through a registered tax or BAS agent<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The statement records the GST charged to your customers, and the GST spent on purchases. If your BAS shows you owe GST for the period covered, you are generally required to make payment the same day (online, mail, or in person at Australia Post). However, the ATO sometimes provides payment plans. If you paid out more GST than you collected, the ATO provides a refund.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 aria-level=\"2\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Before you go&#8230;<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:40,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">GST can seem confusing at first, but there\u2019s not too much to consider once you get your head around it. Just register, then track your GST ins and outs, lodge your BAS with the ATO, and pay or receive the difference.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">You\u2019re working hard in building your business. Don\u2019t let all of these go down the drain. Make sure you also provide it with a solid online home with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.crazydomains.com.au\/web-hosting\/?utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=ContentHub&amp;utm_campaign=register-for-gst-in-australia\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">reliable web hosting<\/a> and a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.crazydomains.com.au\/domain-names\/?utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=ContentHub&amp;utm_campaign=register-for-gst-in-australia\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">brandable domain name<\/a>.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.crazydomains.com.au\/web-builder\/?utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=ContentHub&amp;utm_campaign=register-for-gst-in-australia\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-24484 size-full\" 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Guide to Small Business Tax Offset Australia<\/span><\/b><\/a><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:2,&quot;335551620&quot;:2,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>There is a lot to consider when running a business, and sometimes the to-do list only seems to be getting longer.\u00a0 When most people start a business, they probably aren\u2019t dreaming about learning how to calculate their annual Good and Services Tax (GST) turnover or figuring out how to lodge their Business activity statements (BAS) 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