Business Accounting
GST Registration & Reporting
Know when you need to register, what changes once you do, and how to set up your pricing, invoices and software correctly from day one.
Overview
How we can help
Registering for GST affects your prices, invoices, cash flow and reporting. Registering too late can leave you paying GST you never collected; registering when you don't need to can add unnecessary paperwork.
We help you work out whether and when to register, set up GST correctly in your accounting software and make sure your first BAS goes smoothly.
What's Included
Our gst registration service
Registration assessment
Current and projected GST turnover reviewed.
Registration
Guidance through the registration process.
Pricing and invoices
GST-inclusive pricing and compliant tax invoices.
Software setup
Tax codes configured in your accounting software.
Reporting method
Choosing cash or accrual and reporting frequency.
First BAS
Making sure your first statement is right.
Good to Know
Key things to know
Official sources
- 01
The threshold
You generally must register for GST when your GST turnover (current or projected) is $75,000 or more — $150,000 for non-profit organisations. Taxi and ride-sourcing drivers must register regardless of turnover.
- 02
21 days to register
Once you reach the threshold you generally have 21 days to register.
- 03
Tax invoices
GST-registered businesses generally need to provide a tax invoice when asked for taxable sales over $82.50 (including GST).
- General information only, current at the time of writing. Rules change — please confirm how they apply to you.
FAQs
Common questions
General information only. Your circumstances may differ — contact us for advice specific to you.
Should I register for GST voluntarily?
It can make sense if your customers are mostly GST-registered businesses or you have large start-up purchases. If you sell mainly to consumers, it may increase your prices. We can model both options.
What if I should have registered earlier?
You may owe GST from the date you should have been registered. Acting quickly limits the impact — contact us as soon as you realise.
Can I cancel my GST registration?
Generally yes, if your turnover falls below the threshold, though if you registered voluntarily you usually need to stay registered for at least 12 months.
Enquire
Ask about gst registration
Tell us briefly what you need. We'll reply to arrange a time to talk and confirm the fee before any work begins.