Lodging your Business Activity Statement…

If your business is registered for GST in Australia, you need to lodge a Business Activity Statement (BAS) to report and pay GST, PAYG instalments, PAYG withholding tax, and other taxes.

Lodging Options:

Online
– Lodging online is quick and secure.
– Options include myGov, the ATO’s business website, and SBR-enabled software.
– Benefits include convenience, a possible two-week deferral, faster refunds, and error-checking.

Through a Tax or BAS Agent
– Agents can lodge, vary, and pay on your behalf.
– You can still access your BAS through Online services for business or myGov.

By Mail
– Use the pre-addressed envelope from your BAS package.
– If misplaced, send to the ATO address provided or call for a new BAS if needed.

‘Nil’ BAS
– If you have no activity to report, you can lodge a ‘nil’ BAS online or by phone using an automated service.

Receiving BAS

– How you lodge affects how you receive BAS statements.
– Online lodgments will result in electronic statements, and you will be notified by email before the due date.

For more information on each option and updating your contact details, refer to ato.gov.au.