🇦🇺 Australia · Tax Compliance
Filing calendars, registration thresholds and the official tax authority.
In Australia, tax is administered by the Australian Taxation Office (ATO). Businesses generally need an Australian Business Number (ABN), register for relevant taxes (income tax, GST once over the turnover threshold, PAYG withholding for employees) and lodge and pay through ATO systems by their due dates.
- Obtain an ABN and register for the taxes that apply — income tax, GST (over the threshold) and PAYG withholding.
- Lodge activity statements and returns and pay by the ATO due dates.
- Keep records; failure to lodge or pay on time attracts penalties and interest.
Official authorities
- Australian Taxation Office (ATO)
Official Australian tax authority.
Official-information aggregation, not legal advice. Always verify on the authority's own site.
Government portals
- Australian Government — Australian Government's official entry point — quick access to all department services
- Dept of Home Affairs — Student/work visas, skilled migration (189/190/491 subclasses), and citizenship applications
- Australian Tax Office (ATO) — TFN application, tax refunds, GST, superannuation, and personal income tax lodgment