GST & BAS · AU

GST (Goods and Services Tax)

Australia’s flat 10% tax on most goods and services.

GST is a flat 10% tax added to the price of most goods and services in Australia. If you’re registered, you add 10% to what you charge, collect it for the ATO, and claim back the GST on your business purchases. To find the GST inside a price, divide the total by 11.

You must register for GST once your business turnover reaches $75,000 a year; below that it’s optional. Registered businesses report GST on a Business Activity Statement (BAS).

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Grounded in ATO guidance. General information, not tax advice.

Related terms

BAS (Business Activity Statement)

The form GST-registered businesses use to report GST and PAYG.

PAYG (Pay As You Go)

Paying tax through the year rather than in one lump.

ABN (Australian Business Number)

The 11-digit number that identifies your business.

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