Lodgment and information systems comparison for BAS agents

This table compares the ways you can lodge activity statements, view client information and communicate with us.

Functions	BAS Agent Portal	Business Portal	Electronic commerce interface (ECI)
Electronic lodgment	Yes	Yes	Yes
Receipt of lodgment	Yes	Yes	Yes
Lodgment concession	Yes	Yes	Yes
Multiple lodgment of BAS	No	No	Yes
Real-time processing	Yes	Yes	No
Client directory (add and delete clients)	Yes	No	Yes
View client account details	No	Yes	No
Client registration details (view only)	Yes	Yes	No
Client preferences (view only)	Yes	Yes	No
Payment options (download payment slips)	Yes	Yes	No
AUSkey required	Yes	Yes	Yes
Secure mail	Yes	Yes	No
Access manager (AM)	Yes	Yes	No
Tools and calculators	Yes	No	No
Portal help	Yes	Yes	No

If you are a registered BAS agent who lodges electronically, lodgment concessions may be available.

For information about lodgment concessions, refer to Lodgment program 2012-13 - BAS agents.