Small business support - overview

Complying with your tax obligations

To succeed in business you must meet certain tax obligations. These include collecting and reporting goods and services tax (GST) and lodging business activity statements (BAS). The following tools and guides can make it easier for you to meet your obligations accurately and on time.

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Do you know if your business is tax ready?	We have computer software to check whether your business practices are helping you meet your tax obligations.	Is your business tax ready? A tool to help small businesses improve their business tax practices.
Do you know what your GST obligations are?	If your business has a gross business income (GST turnover) of $75,000 or more ($150,000 or more if it is a non-profit organisation) or provides taxi travel, you will have GST obligations.	GST for small business To work out your obligations as an employer, refer to Guide for employers.
Do you know how to complete activity statements?	Businesses use an activity statement to report and pay a number of tax obligations, including GST, pay as you go (PAYG) instalments, PAYG withholding and fringe benefits tax (FBT). Correctly completing your activity statement is important to meet your tax obligations.	Guide to activity statements
Do you know how to change your business registration details?	Let us know if your business details change, so that we can maintain our records and contact you if we need to. This includes: entity name or trading name postal, email or business address authorised contact tax agent main business activity banking details.	Change of registration details
Do you know you can create a personalised calendar which will remind you when to lodge?	Your small business tax calendar is an easy-to-use computer tool that will help you plan and manage your tax obligations and give you timely reminders.	Your small business tax calendar
Do you know you can deal with us online?	The Business Portal allows you to view your account details and transact with us 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Standard Business Reporting (SBR) is an Australian Government initiative allowing secure, online interactions.	Online services for businesses
Do you know what to do if a business does not provide an ABN on their invoice?	If a business does not provide an ABN on their invoices to you, you may need to withhold part of the payments you make to them.	No ABN withholding - questions and answers