ABN & GST FORM - EMK Accounting & Taxation Services

ABN & GST Registration (Multi-Step Form)

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Business Activity
Business Structure
GST Registration
Employees & Turnover
Extras & Services
Declaration & Submission
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ABN & GST Registration

Start Your ABN & GST Registration

Complete the form below with your details. We’ll review your submission and contact you if anything else is required before we register you.

Secure Online Form Registered Tax Agent

What happens next

We review your submission

We’ll follow up if anything is missing or needs clarification.

We confirm what you need

Including whether GST registration is required for your work, and guidance on the right business structure.

You review and approve

Nothing is lodged until you’ve approved it.

We register your ABN (and GST if required)

We lodge your application with the Australian Business Register on your behalf.

Free for BAS clients ✓

Included at no extra cost when you lodge your first BAS with EMK Accounting.

💡 Not sure what to include? Complete what you can. We’ll let you know if anything else is required.

Have your Driver Licence or Passport and TFN ready to complete this step.

IDENTITY VERIFICATION

🔒 Privacy & Security

Please choose how you would like to complete your identity verification:

Please choose how you would like to complete your identity verification

Please choose how you would like to complete your identity verification:

Secure online identity verification

Video identity verification (Free)

Please continue and submit the form. After we receive your submission, we’ll contact you to arrange a short video call to verify your identity. Please have your original photo ID available during the call and make sure you provide a current contact phone number in the form.

Secure online identity verification

Alternatively, you can choose to have your identity verified securely online through Annature, an external identity verification provider. After your engagement has been accepted, EMK Accounting will send you a separate verification request. You will follow the secure link provided to complete the identity verification process.

By choosing secure online identity verification, you consent to EMK Accounting providing the information necessary to Annature for the purpose of verifying your identity.

PERSONAL INFORMATION

👉 Important: Use your legal name exactly as it appears on your driver's license or passport. This must match your ATO records.

First Name

Your legal first name, not nickname.

Middle Name

Leave blank if you don't have a middle name

Last Name

Date of Birth

You must be 18+ to register for an ABN

Do you currently have a Tax File Number (TFN)?

Yes - I have a TFN

No - I don't have a TFN yet

Your Tax File Number (TFN)

Your 9-digit TFN (e.g., 123 456 789)

⚠️ You need a TFN first: You must have a Tax File Number before we can register your ABN. If you don't have one, apply at ato.gov.au/tfn first. Processing takes 10-28 days. Come back to this form once you have your TFN.

I confirm that I will obtain a TFN before proceeding with ABN registration.

Yes

CONTACT INFORMATION

Please ensure your contact details are accurate and up to date. This information will be used for ABN registration and official communication with the ATO

Phone/Mobile

Address

Address Line 1

Address Line 2

City

State

Post Code

Country

Is this also your business address?

Yes - I'll operate from home

No - I have a different business address

Business Address

Address Line 1

Address Line 2

City

State

Post Code

Country

BANK ACCOUNT DETAILS

🏦 Bank Account Details
Optional but recommended for faster GST refunds.

Would you like to link a bank account to your ABN?

Yes

No - I'll add this later

Account Name

BSB

Account Number

✔ You can provide your bank details later via myGov or by contacting us.

BUSINESS INFORMATION

Why we ask this:
These details help us register your ABN correctly and ensure your business activity aligns with ATO requirements.

What type of work will you be doing?

Package delivery (Amazon Flex)

Rideshare (Uber, DiDi, Ola, Shebah)

Food delivery (UberEats, DoorDash, Menulog, Deliveroo)

Other gig work (Airtasker, etc.)

Other (please specify)

Select all that apply

Please describe your other business activity

Expected annual income (before expenses)

Under $20,000

$20,000 - $40,000

$40,000 - $60,000

$60,000 - $80,000

$80,000 - $100,000

Over $100,000

This is your estimated income before expenses. It helps determine GST requirements.

Have you already started?

Yes

This determines your ABN start date

⚠️Important: If you have already started earning income, your ABN start date should reflect your actual start date. We will prioritise your registration to ensure you are compliant as soon as possible.

Business start date

⚠️ This will become your official ABN start date (important for GST).

Business start date

⚠️ This will become your official ABN start date (important for GST).

Do you want to register a business name?

Yes - I want a business name

No – I will trade under my personal name (most gig workers choose this)

Most gig workers don't need a business name. Trading under your personal name is free. Business names cost $39/year

💼 Additional Costs for Business Name

• 1 year registration: $39

• 3 years registration: $89

• Annual renewal required

• Not tax deductible for sole traders

Note: We can help register a business name, but additional ASIC fees apply (not our fee).

Proposed Business Name

We'll check availability before submitting

BUSINESS STRUCTURE

💡 Not sure which structure is right?
Most Uber and gig workers operate as a Sole Trader and use their personal name (no business name needed). This is the simplest and cheapest option. We'll guide you through it! If you’re unsure, feel free to contact us at info@emkaccounting.com.au and we’ll be happy to help.

Are you starting alone?

Yes – I am starting this business alone?

No – I will have partners or directors

Not sure – please advise me

Choose your business structure

Partnership

Company

SOLE TRADER (RECOMENDED FOR GIG WORKERS)

Operate under your own name with minimal setup costs and simple reporting obligations.
This is the most efficient structure for gig drivers and independent contractors.

👤 Sole Trader

✔ MOST POPULAR

Best for individual drivers and delivery contractors

• Lowest setup cost (Free ABN registration)

• Simple tax reporting

• No ASIC registration fees

• Operate under your personal name (no separate entity required)

• Ideal for Amazon Flex, Uber, DoorDash & delivery work

✔ Recommended for most gig workers

PARTNERSHIP FIELDS

Suitable when two or more individuals run a business together.

👥 Partnership

Designed for two or more owners

• Two or more owners operating a business together

• Shared ownership and decision-making

• Separate partnership tax return required

• Each partner reports their share of income

• Joint responsibility for debts

⚠ Less common for individual gig drivers
Professional advice is recommended before choosing this structure.

Partner 1 Details

Partner 1 Name

Partner 1 Last Name

Partner 1 TFN

Partner 1 Date of Birth

Partner 1 Ownership %

What percentage of the business does this partner own?

Partnership Business Name

We'll check availability before submitting

Partnership Agreement

We have a written partnership agreement

We need help creating a partnership agreement

Partner 2 Details

Partner 2 Name

Partner 2 Last Name

Partner 2 TFN

Partner 2 Date of Birth

Partner 2 Ownership %

What percentage of the business does this partner own?

COMPANY FIELDS

Separate legal entity registered with ASIC. Higher cost and compliance requirements.

🏢 Company (Pty Ltd)

Separate legal entity registered with ASIC

• Limited liability protection

• More complex tax and compliance requirements

• ASIC company registration fee: $576 (government fee)

• Annual ASIC review fee: $310+

• Ongoing compliance and reporting obligations

• Recommended for higher income or growth-focused businesses

⚠ Setup involves higher costs and ongoing responsibilities.

Professional setup and advice strongly recommended.

Company Type

Proprietary Limited (Pty Ltd)

Public Company

Proposed Company Name

Must end with Pty Ltd or Proprietary Limited

Principal place of business

Address Line 1

Address Line 2

City

State

Zip Code

Country

Registered office address

Address Line 1

Address Line 2

City

State

Zip Code

Country

Company Email

Company Phone Number

Director's Details

Director 1 Name

Director 1 Surname

Director 1 DOB

Detector 1 Residential Address

Address Line 1

City

State

Zip Code

Country

Director 1 Place of Birth

Director 1 - Number of shares

Director 1 - Share class (usually ordinary)

Director 1 - Email

Director 1 - Phone/Mobile

Director 2 Name

Director 2 Surname

Director 2 DOB

Detector 2 Residential Address

Address Line 2

City

State

Zip Code

Country

Director 2 Place of Birth

Director 2 - Number of shares

Director 2 - Share class (usually ordinary)

Detector 2 - Email

Director 2 - Phone/Mobile

Shareholder's details

Shareholder 1 First Name

Shareholder 1 Last Name

Shareholder 1 Address

Address Line 1

Address Line 2

City

State

Zip Code

Country

Shareholder 1 DOB

Shareholder 1 Number of shares

Shareholder 1 Place of Birth

Shareholder 1 Share class (usually ordinary)

Shareholder 1 Email

Shareholder 1 Phone/Mobile

Shareholder 2 First Name

Shareholder 2 Last Name

Shareholder 2 Address

Address Line 2

City

State

Zip Code

Country

Shareholder 2 DOB

Shareholder 2 Place of Birth

Shareholder 2 Share class (usually ordinary)

Shareholder 2 Number of shares

Shareholder 2 Email

Shareholder 2 Phone/Mobile

No problem. Based on your answers, we will review your situation and recommend the most suitable structure before proceeding.

GST REGISTRATION

📋 GST Registration Required

If you provide passenger transport services (e.g. Uber, DiDi, Ola), GST registration is mandatory from the date you begin providing those services.

If you only provide food or package delivery services, GST registration is required once your annual turnover exceeds $75,000.

📘 BAS Lodgement Services

A Business Activity Statement (BAS) is lodged with the ATO to report and pay your GST obligations.

If you choose quarterly reporting, you will lodge four times per year (Oct, Jan, Apr, Jul).

Professional BAS lodgement services are available from $149–$299 per quarter.

We manage your first BAS and ensure your business is compliant from day one.

Most new gig workers choose quarterly BAS with ongoing professional support.

Do you need to register for GST?

Yes - I provide passenger transport (GST mandatory)

Yes - I'm doing food/package delivery and want to register for GST voluntarily

No - I'm only doing food delivery and won't earn over $75k

Not sure - please advise me

⚠ Important: If you complete even one passenger transport trip, GST registration is legally required from that date.

GST Registration Date

Same as business start date

Expected annual turnover (gross income before expenses)

Your best estimate of yearly income before any expenses. This is just an estimate - you can update it later.

How often will you lodge BAS?

Quarterly (Recommended for most gig workers – 4 times per year)

Monthly (12 times per year)

Annually (one a year)

We strongly recommend quarterly for most gig workers. Monthly is unnecessary and creates more paperwork.

Do you have any other business income (besides gig work)?

Yes

Please describe your other business activitie

🎁 FREE ABN & GST Registration

(Included when you lodge your first BAS with EMK Accounting)

Professional ABN & GST registration is typically charged between $150–$300 by other accountants.

We include this registration complimentary when you engage us for your first BAS lodgement — ensuring your business is structured correctly and fully compliant from day one.

💎 Additional Bonuses Included

Your Registration Package Includes:

✔ 30-Minute Tax Planning Session — Valued at $150
Personalised one-on-one call to answer your questions and help you start confidently.

✔ Gig Worker Tax Guide — Valued at $49
Comprehensive guide covering deductions, BAS basics, and tax tips tailored for gig drivers.

✔ FREE Logbook Template — Valued at $29
Excel template to track business vs personal kilometres and maximise vehicle deductions.

✔ Priority Support for Your First BAS
Guidance and assistance to ensure your first BAS lodgement is smooth and stress-free.

Total Added Value: $228+

BAS Lodgement Support

To secure your ABN & GST registration at no upfront cost, your first BAS must be lodged with EMK Accounting.

Quarterly BAS lodgement ensures your GST obligations are reported accurately and on time.

We manage your compliance from day one — professionally, efficiently, and without unnecessary stress.

🔔 Important

The complimentary ABN & GST registration is provided strictly on the condition that your first BAS is lodged with EMK Accounting.

If you choose to lodge independently, the standard ABN/GST registration service fee will apply.

BAS lodgement fees commence from $149 per quarter.

There are no lock-in contracts beyond your first BAS

Would you like EMK Accounting to lodge your first BAS?

Yes – I agree to lodge my first BAS with EMK Accounting (Recommended)

Maybe – I’d like more information

No – I will lodge my BAS myself

I understand that my FREE ABN & GST registration is conditional on lodging my first BAS with EMK Accounting.

If you do not lodge your first BAS with EMK Accounting, the ABN & GST registration standard ABN/GST registration fee will apply.

We’ll contact you to explain BAS obligations and pricing before proceeding.

Next Steps

We will carefully review your information and prepare your documents for lodgement with the ATO.
If anything is unclear or missing, we will contact you before submission to ensure everything is correct.

Ongoing BAS & Bookkeeping Support

Would you like ongoing support with your BAS and bookkeeping?

Yes — Ongoing BAS lodgement support

Yes — Bookkeeping support (recommended for accuracy and stress-free compliance)

Maybe - Please send me more information

No problem at all — we can just assist with this lodgement for now.

If you ever need help in the future, feel free to reach out anytime.

Great — we’ll include ongoing support options in your quote so everything is managed for you going forward.

We can assist with BAS, bookkeeping, payroll and ongoing compliance — tailored to your business.

Hiring Employees? (Optional)

If you plan to hire staff, we can help you set up everything required — including PAYG Withholding, Single Touch Payroll (STP), and superannuation compliance.

Yes - II'd like help with employer setup

Maybe - Send me details

No problem at all — we can just assist with this lodgement for now.

If you ever need help in the future, feel free to reach out anytime.

How did you hear about us?

Referral Name (optional)

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DECLARATION & AUTHORITY TO ACT

By submitting this form, you confirm that all information provided is true and correct to the best of your knowledge. Providing false or misleading information to the ATO may result in penalties or prosecution.

ABN Registration Declarations

I authorize EMK Accounting to prepare and lodge my Business Activity Statements (BAS) with the ATO

I understand EMK Accounting will prepare my work based on the information provided and I am responsible for its accuracy.

I understand that a quote will be provided after review and payment is required before lodgement or submission.

I authorize EMK Accounting & Taxation Services to act on my behalf and access my ATO records where required.

I agree to the Privacy Policy and Terms & Conditions.

I authorize EMK Accounting to apply for an ABN and (if applicable) GST registration on my behalf.

Electronic Signature (Full Name)

By typing your full name, you agree to this declaration and authorize EMK Accounting & Taxation Services to act on your behalf.

Date of Signature

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IDENTITY VERIFICATION

PERSONAL INFORMATION

CONTACT INFORMATION

BANK ACCOUNT DETAILS

BUSINESS INFORMATION

BUSINESS STRUCTURE

SOLE TRADER (RECOMENDED FOR GIG WORKERS)

👤 Sole Trader

PARTNERSHIP FIELDS

👥 Partnership

COMPANY FIELDS

🏢 Company (Pty Ltd)

Director's Details

Shareholder's details

GST REGISTRATION

BAS Lodgement Support

Next Steps

Ongoing BAS & Bookkeeping Support

Hiring Employees? (Optional)

DECLARATION & AUTHORITY TO ACT

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