Everything you need to legally set up your NDIS business

Starting a provider business involves more than one form. We handle the full registration and set-up checklist so you can focus on getting your services running.

Step 1 · Foundations

Business structure & registration

Get the legal foundations right before anything else — the structure you choose shapes your tax, liability and growth options for years to come.

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Business Structure Advice

Comparing sole trader, company and trust structures against your liability exposure, tax position and growth plans.

Foundational
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ASIC Company Registration

End-to-end registration of your Pty Ltd company with ASIC, including constitution and share structure basics.

1–3 business days
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ABN Registration

Applying for your Australian Business Number so you can invoice, register for GST and deal with the ATO.

Same day in most cases
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Business Name Registration

Registering your trading name with ASIC so you can operate under a name different to your legal entity.

1–2 business days
Step 2 · Tax

ATO & tax registrations

The registrations that determine how you report income, withhold tax and remain compliant with the Australian Taxation Office.

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GST Registration

Registering for GST once you're required to, or voluntarily ahead of the $75,000 turnover threshold.

ATO
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PAYG Registration

Setting up Pay As You Go withholding so you can legally employ staff and remit tax on their behalf.

ATO
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TFN Applications

Tax File Number applications for your new entity, and guidance for directors and employees where needed.

ATO
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General ATO Registrations

Any additional ATO accounts your entity needs — from fuel tax credits to fringe benefits tax, assessed on request.

ATO
Step 3 · Workforce

Payroll, super & workers compensation

Once you're ready to hire support workers, these systems need to be compliant from the very first pay run.

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Workers Compensation Setup

Registering your workers compensation policy in line with your state's requirements before your first hire starts.

State-based
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Payroll Setup

Configuring pay runs, awards and Single Touch Payroll reporting so your team is paid correctly and on time.

STP compliant
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Superannuation Setup

Setting up super guarantee contributions and clearing house arrangements for your employees.

SG compliant
Step 4 · Money Systems

Banking & accounting systems

The financial infrastructure that keeps your claims, invoicing and reporting clean from day one.

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Business Bank Account Guidance

Comparing business banking options and helping you open the right account for your entity type.

Banking
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Xero, MYOB or Quickbooks Subscription & Setup

Chart of accounts, bank feeds, invoicing and payroll module configured specifically for NDIS claiming.

Accounting
New Provider Package

Start-to-finish set-up, in one engagement

Rather than tackling these thirteen items one at a time, most new providers bundle them into a single set-up engagement — so nothing is missed and nothing is done out of order.

  • 1️⃣Structure & entity registration
  • 2️⃣ATO & tax registrations
  • 3️⃣Payroll, super & workers compensation
  • 4️⃣Banking, Xero, MYOB or Quickbooks