Goods & Services Tax

The Goods and Services Tax (GST) is a broad-based tax of 10 per cent on the sale of most goods and services in Australia.

You must register for GST if:

• your business has a GST turnover of $75 000 or more ($150 000 or more for non profit organisations)
• you provide taxi travel as part of your business, regardless of your GST turnover.

You need an Australian Business Number (ABN) to register for GST, as the ABN is part of the GST system. Your ABN will also be your GST registration number.

To register for GST you will need to complete an application. You use the same form and apply for an ABN and other tax registrations at the same time.

If you're registered for GST, you're entitled to claim input tax credits for the GST paid on items you've bought for business use. If you're not registered, you can't claim input tax credits.