There are a number of options available if you need to register for, or be eligible to claim:
goods and services tax (GST)
fuel tax credits (FTC)
pay as you go (PAYG) withholding
luxury car tax (LCT), or
wine equalisation tax (WET).
How to add a new business account
Online options
You can add some business accounts online through:
the Australian Business Register (ABR) (if you already have an ABN) at www.abr.gov.au
Accounts that can be added through the ABR include:
GST
GST and FTC (FTC can only be added at the same time as GST), or
PAYG withholding.
the Business Portal (or Tax Agent Portal).
You can register for GST and PAYG withholding via the portals. Tax agents will need to ensure their tax agent number is recorded against the client’s record before they can add a new business account for a client.
To perform these actions online you will need to register for a free digital certificate via online services.
By phone
Phone 13 28 66 between 8.00am and 6.00pm, Monday to Friday – you must be recorded by the Tax Office as an authorised contact for the entity. Please note that:
LCT and WET roles cannot be added over the phone
you must be registered for GST to register for LCT, and
if you are already registered for GST, you can register for FTC over the phone.
Tax agent
Talk to your tax agent about adding business accounts.
By paper
Complete the paper form Add a new business account (NAT 2954).
You can order a paper copy of this form:
A PDF version of the form is available as a ‘sample only’. Do not print and submit this form as it can not be processed by our systems. You must order and complete the paper copy provided by us.
You can add a new business account for GST, PAYG withholding and FTC at the same time that you apply for an ABN.
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