Documents needed to start
- A primary form of ID for the director (passport or birth certificate)
- A secondary form of ID for the director (such as a national ID card or driving licence)
- Certificate of incorporation
- Statement of business activities in Australia – needs to be on a company letter head detailing a description of planned activities in Australia (Any purchases/place of business in Australia if applicable)
Required registrations and timeframes:
- Registration: 3 months
- Takeover: 8-12 weeks
Documents* requested by the Tax Office
- Apostilled IDs (x2 in total)
- Apostilled Certificate of Incorporation
- Statement of business activities in Australia
*Documents to be posted to Australia. AVASK always reviews documentation before advising clients to apostille.
| GST Number Format | AU123456789 |
| Filing Frequency | Monthly or Quarterly (determined by Australia Tax Office at the point of registration) |
| Filing & Payment Deadline |
Quarterly: 28 days after end of period Monthly: 21 days after end of period |
| Repayments | Made by ATO generally within 3 months of lodging BAS |
| GST Rates |
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