Question 1

What is the GST rate in Australia?

Accepted Answer

The Goods and Services Tax (GST) rate in Australia is 10% on most goods, services and other items sold or consumed in Australia.

Question 2

When do I need to register for GST?

Accepted Answer

You must register for GST if your business has a GST turnover of $75,000 or more ($150,000 for non-profits), or if you provide taxi or ride-sourcing services regardless of turnover.

Question 3

What is BAS and how often do I lodge it?

Accepted Answer

A Business Activity Statement (BAS) is used to report and pay GST, PAYG instalments, PAYG withholding and other tax obligations. Most small businesses lodge quarterly, but it can be monthly or annually depending on your turnover.

Question 4

What is Single Touch Payroll (STP)?

Accepted Answer

Single Touch Payroll is an ATO requirement to send payroll information — salaries, PAYG withholding and super — to the ATO each pay run. STP Phase 2 also includes additional fields like employment type and income type.

Question 5

What is the current super guarantee rate?

Accepted Answer

From 1 July 2025, the super guarantee rate is 12% of an employee's ordinary time earnings for the 2025-26 financial year.

Question 6

Do I need an ABN to issue invoices?

Accepted Answer

If you're carrying on an enterprise in Australia, you need an Australian Business Number (ABN) to issue tax invoices. Without one, your customers may be required to withhold 47% of the payment.

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Frequently asked questions

Frequently asked questions

Does Registrum support Australian tax requirements?

Can I switch from Xero, MYOB, or Reckon?

How does the free trial work?

Will I get a welcome email and reminders before my trial ends?

Do I need to be approved before I can use Registrum?

What if I need a refund?

Can I forward supplier bills to Registrum?

Does Registrum chase overdue invoices automatically?

What is included with the Jobs plan?

Is Registrum suitable for builders who need TPAR?

What is the BAS Defence Pack?

Can I see profit per job?

Can I give my accountant a year-end pack?

Does Registrum handle multi-currency?

What can Reggie actually do for me?

Is my financial data secure?

How do bank feeds work in Registrum?

Do I need to reconnect my bank every year?

Why does my bank show a 'not supported by Consumer Data Right' warning?

Can I connect my business bank account?

My business bank account isn't showing up — what do I do?

Is my bank data stored in Australia?

How does Telegram document sending work?

Do I need to install anything?

Can my accountant access my data?

What payment methods do you accept?

How does product management work?

Can I manage multiple businesses?

How does the Refer a Friend program work?

Can I stack a promo code with a referral link?

What CRM features are included and which plan do I need?

Is there a job management feature for tradies?

What is the Trades Toolkit?

How does the Equipment Register work?

How does the Mileage Log help with my tax return?

Can I track when my public liability insurance expires?

How does Registrum protect my account from unauthorised access?

My account has been blocked — what do I do?

Can I manage multiple businesses in Registrum?

How much does it cost to add a second organisation?

What happens to my data if I remove an organisation?

Does Registrum send payment receipts automatically?

What are Smart Notes (Linked Notes)?

What's included in Smart Notes for each plan?

What happens if I reach my notes or storage limit?

Can I export my notes?

Are notes shared with my team?

Is Registrum an alternative to Xero in Australia?

How do I switch from Xero, MYOB or QuickBooks to Registrum?

How does Registrum compare on price to Xero and MYOB?

Is Registrum made in Australia?

Does Registrum support STP Phase 2 and BAS lodgement?

Are there free tools I can try without signing up?

How do workers clock in on Registrum?

Does Registrum track workers' location all day?

What if a worker has no GPS, no signal, or is off-site?

Can workers clock on from the desktop sidebar?