EMPLOYER FORM – Accounting Tax Australia I EMK Accounting & Taxation Services

Employer Compliance Setup

Get Payroll & Super Set Up — Done Right

We'll register your business for PAYG Withholding, set up Single Touch Payroll (STP), and ensure your Superannuation obligations are met — so you're ready to hire with confidence.

● ~10 minutes ● Encrypted & Secure ● ATO Compliant

What's included

PAYG Withholding Registration

Single Touch Payroll (STP) Setup

Mandatory ATO reporting every time you run payroll

Superannuation Compliance

Ensure correct super contributions are set up from day one

Employer Obligations Checklist

Full guidance on your legal responsibilities as an employer

⚠ ABN required. You must have an active ABN before completing this form. No ABN yet? Complete the ABN registration first.

Internal Processing (Staff Only)

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

Send Quote & Invoice

Yes

Entry Status

Contact Details

First Name

Your legal first name, not nickname.

Last Name

Phone/Mobile

Business Details

Business Legal Name

Do you currently have an ABN?

Yes

ABN

⚠️ ABN required
You’ll need an active ABN before we can complete your employer setup. You can still continue this form — we’ll help you with the next steps. 👉 Apply for ABN & GST here

Business structure

Industry

Will your business pay wages (including director wages)?

Yes — I will pay wages (employees or myself as director)

No — No wages will be paid (sole trader or no payroll)

Maybe in the future

Note: If you pay yourself through your company as a director, this is treated as wages and requires PAYG Withholding and STP setup.

When do you plan to hire your first employee?

Immediately

Within 30 days

Within 3 months

Just planning ahead

No setup required now — we can help when you're ready.

If you plan to hire in the future, you’ll need PAYG and STP setup. We can assist when you're ready.

Do you already have payroll software set up?

Yes — I already use payroll software

No — I need help setting this up

Not sure

We’ll recommend and set up the right payroll software for your business.

Options:

Xero

Other

Please specify

Would you like EMK Accounting to complete your Employer Setup?

Yes — Please complete full Employer Setup Package (most clients choose this to ensure everything is set up correctly)

No — I prefer individual registration

We’ll review your details and send you a fixed quote before proceeding.

What would you like help with?

PAYG Withholding Registration

Single Touch Payroll (STP) Setup

Superannuation Compliance (SG & SuperStream)

Not sure — please advise

Employer Setup Package

We’ll take care of:
• PAYG Withholding registration
• Single Touch Payroll (STP) setup
• Superannuation compliance

Next, we’ll ask a few quick questions to collect the details needed to complete everything for you.

This should only take a few minutes.

Include full Employer Setup — we’ll handle everything for you

PAYG Withholding Registration

If you plan to pay wages, you must register for PAYG Withholding with the ATO.

We’ll handle the full ATO registration for you — so you can pay wages legally from day one.

Include PAYG Withholding registration — we’ll handle everything for you

When will withholding commence?

This determines your PAYG Withholding registration effective date.

👥 How many employees do you expect to pay in the first year?

Estimated annual wages total ($)

💰 Estimated total tax you expect to withhold from wages per year

Provide your best estimate of total tax withheld from employee wages over 12 months.

Business Details

This information helps us determine your correct ATO industry classification and ensure your employer setup is accurate from day one.

🌏 Will you employ Working Holiday visa holders (subclass 417 or 462)?

Yes

Not sure

Special tax rates apply to Working Holiday visa employees.

🏭 What industry does your business operate in?

Other Industry

This determines your ANZSIC industry code for ATO registration.

👷 What type of work will your employees perform?

Other type of work

Contractor Payments

Some contractor payments may require PAYG withholding and reporting. We’ll use this information to ensure your business stays compliant.

Do you expect to pay contractor payments subject to withholding?

Yes

Not sure

Single Touch Payroll (STP) Setup

As an employer, you must pay super contributions for eligible employees and submit them electronically via SuperStream.

We’ll set up your super payments and ensure you’re fully compliant from your first pay run.

Include super setup — we’ll ensure everything is compliant

How often will you pay employees?

Weekly

Fortnightly

Monthly

Casual / Irregular

This impacts PAYG reporting frequency and STP configuration

Superannuation (SG) + SuperStream Setup

As an employer, you must pay super contributions for eligible employees and submit them electronically via SuperStream.

We’ll set up your super payments and ensure you’re fully compliant from your first pay run.

Include super setup — we’ll ensure everything is compliant

Will you require assistance setting up SuperStream for super payments?

I already have super payments set up

I need help setting up SuperStream

Not sure – please advise

Employers must pay Super Guarantee and use a SuperStream-compliant system.

How will you process super payments?

Through payroll software

Through a clearing house

Not sure

Do you need help setting up Super payments?

I already have super payments set up

I need help setting up SuperStream and SG compliance

Not sure – please advise

All employers must pay Super Guarantee and use a SuperStream-compliant system.

NEXT STEPS

We will carefully review your information and prepare your BAS for lodgement with the ATO.

If anything is unclear or missing, we will contact you before submission to ensure everything is accurate and compliant.

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 details

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.

No problem — we’ll send you some information so you can decide later.

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.

Anything else you’d like us to know?

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.

Employer Compliance Setup Package Declaration

I confirm that the information provided is true, complete, and supported by records.

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 & Taxation Services to act on my behalf to: • Register PAYG Withholding with the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) • Set up Single Touch Payroll (STP) reporting • Assist with Superannuation (SG) compliance and related employer obligations

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

Get Payroll & Super Compliant

Get Payroll & Super Set Up — Done Right

Internal Processing (Staff Only)

Contact Details

Business Details

Employer Setup Package

PAYG Withholding Registration

Business Details

Contractor Payments

Single Touch Payroll (STP) Setup

Superannuation (SG) + SuperStream Setup

NEXT STEPS

Ongoing BAS & Bookkeeping Support

DECLARATION & AUTHORITY TO ACT

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Get Payroll & Super Compliant

Get Payroll & Super Set Up — Done Right

Internal Processing (Staff Only)

Contact Details

Business Details

Employer Setup Package

PAYG Withholding Registration

Business Details

Contractor Payments

Single Touch Payroll (STP) Setup

Superannuation (SG) + SuperStream Setup

NEXT STEPS

Ongoing BAS & Bookkeeping Support

DECLARATION & AUTHORITY TO ACT

Form Steps

Have These Ready

Your Data is Safe

Internal Processing (Staff Only)

Report a Website Problem

Download Free BAS Guide for Drivers

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