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Add a PAYG withholding account (and issue a withholding payer number)

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You should complete the Application to register a PAYG withholding account (and issue a withholding payer number) (NAT 3377, PDF, 96KB) if you do not require an Australian business number (ABN), and you:

  • have withheld, or intend to withhold, an amount from a payment to a supplier who will not or has not quoted their ABN on an invoice or some other document (or have not provided an invoice at all for an activity or transaction involving goods or services)
  • employ, or intend to employ, people (such as a nanny, cook or gardener) to work for you, or
  • will pay royalties, dividends or interest to non-residents, or withhold from, or report investment income to Australian residents.

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If you have an ABN and wish to register for PAYG withholding, see Add a new business account.

Last Modified: Wednesday, 12 March 2008

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