ATO · Australia
Register at $75,000, charge 10% GST, lodge your BAS. PayWren handles the numbers.
AU 10% GST split — subtotal, GST, and total — on every invoice. Include your ABN, the words 'Tax Invoice', date, description, and recipient details on invoices over $1,000.
Sales GST (G1/1A), input tax credits (G11/1B), and net GST payable — calculated from your invoices and expenses, ready to copy into your BAS.
Quarterly BAS is the most common filing frequency. PayWren tracks your GST position in real time so there are no surprises at lodgement.
PayWren handles the GST maths
ATO-compliant invoices, BAS-ready reports, and 10% GST calculated automatically. Free plan available.
Get started free →You must register for GST once your GST turnover reaches $75,000 in any 12-month period. The threshold is $150,000 for non-profit organisations. Once registered, you add 10% GST to your invoices and lodge a BAS with the ATO.
The GST rate in Australia is 10% on most goods and services. Some supplies are GST-free (basic food, health, education) or input-taxed (residential rent, financial services). As a contractor or sole trader, your services are almost always standard-rated at 10%.
Most small businesses lodge a quarterly BAS (Business Activity Statement). Monthly lodgement is available if you prefer. Annual lodgement is available if your GST turnover is under $75,000 and you're voluntarily registered. Your BAS is due 28 days after the end of each quarter.
Yes. If you don't quote your ABN on an invoice, the payer must withhold 47% (top marginal rate) from the payment unless an exemption applies. You can apply for an ABN free at abr.business.gov.au. ABN registration is separate from GST registration.