Record keeping for small business

Obtaining a paper copy

This publication can be downloaded in portable document format (PDF): download Record keeping for small business (NAT 3029, 331KB)

To order a printed copy, take note of the NAT number – NAT 3029 and use the Online publications ordering service.

Ordering by phone

There are two ways you can do this:

1. Using our automated service:
• for businesses – 13 72 26 [if you have an Australian business number (ABN)], or
• for individuals – 13 28 65 (if you don’t have an ABN).

This automated service is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week. It is for people who know the name of the publication they want to order and have no other queries.

Businesses need to state:

• an ABN and the name of a contact person (not the business name) – we need this for delivery purposes, and
• the name of the publication and the number of copies required.

Individuals need to state:

• the name of the publication and the number of copies required, and
• a name and address for delivery purposes.

2. Using our publications ordering service on 1300 720 092.

An operator- assisted ordering service is available 8.00 am to 6.00 pm weekdays (closed on weekends and public holidays).

An automated publications ordering service is also available on this number 24 hours a day, seven days a week, for people who know the name of the publication and have no other queries.

How to access our publications

The Tax Office produces a range of publications designed to help small business. Relevant publications are listed in the ‘More information’ boxes throughout this guide.

To view publications

The quickest way to access our publications and forms is by searching:

• forms
• booklets and publications.

Last Modified: Monday, 26 October 2009