For small businesses or individual services operating as a sole trader. GST and PAYG can be added where required.
Business Registration
Australian sole trader registration
ABN, fees, process and tax setup
Service fees
Sole trader ABN, GST and PAYG registration fees
We first check whether a sole trader structure is suitable and whether GST or PAYG registration is required.
The fees below are fixed and include GST.
For clients who already have an ABN and need GST added.
For clients preparing to employ staff or withhold PAYG from wages.
If the ATO requires manual review, ABN approval can take longer. We will follow up based on ATO requirements.
Fixed fees, no hidden charges.
Accountant support
Handled by accountants familiar with sole trader tax and small business compliance
Tax Way Accountants helps individuals and small businesses apply for ABNs and understand GST, PAYG, BAS, record keeping and individual tax obligations before they start.
- CPA accountant support
- Registered Tax Agent
- Mandarin and English service
- Fixed fee
Process
Confirm structure first, then arrange ABN and tax registrations
- 01 Confirm whether a sole trader structure is suitable
- 02 Check identity and business activity
- 03 Submit the ABN application
- 04 Tax registrations
- 05 Explain post-registration obligations
Records to prepare
Prepare these records before we start
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Personal identification details
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Australian address and postal address
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Business activity
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Expected start date and turnover
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Whether employees or wages are involved
After completion
After ABN registration, you receive registration details and next-step reminders
Registration details
- ABN number
- Sole trader registration confirmation
- GST registration result where applicable
- PAYG withholding registration result where applicable
Ongoing obligations
- ABN income is reported on your personal tax return
- GST registration may require BAS lodgements
- Income, expenses and invoices should be kept
Sole trader ABN FAQs
Is an ABN the same as a company?
No. A sole trader ABN means you operate in your own name. A company is a separate legal entity.
Do I always need GST after getting an ABN?
Not always. GST depends on turnover, industry and specific requirements.
How is ABN income taxed?
Sole trader income is reported on your personal tax return, with business records kept separately.
Next step
Ready to proceed? Send the documents first so we can confirm the scope
Please send the information listed in the checklist to simon.wang@taxway.com.au. If some records are missing, you can still send what you have first. We will confirm the gaps, scope and next steps.
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