Support with GST in Australia

Australian GST made easy for ecommerce businesses

Australia

Currency	Australian Dollar (AUD, A$)
Languages	English
Largest Marketplace	Amazon.com.au
Most Popular Product Category	Fashion and Accessories
Tax Authority	Australian Tax Office (ATO)
GST Rate	Standard – 10%

What is GST in Australia?

First introduced in 2000, the Goods and Services Tax (GST) is the Australian sales tax. GST in Australia is 10% and applies across the whole country – the states don’t have additional sales tax rates.

You can find out if you need to register for GST in Australia on this page or by asking a member of our team.

Book a free 15-minute call with a GST expert that understands ecommerce (it's our specialty). They’ll help you understand whether you need to register for anything or not.

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Is there a GST Threshold in Australia?

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There is a GST threshold in Australia – a pretty generous A$75,000 annual GST turnover. The GST turnover is the total revenue you’ve made in Australia, minus:

B2B sales
GST
Sales that aren’t taxable
Input-taxed sales

You’ll need to register if:

Your current GST turnover (this month and the last 11) reaches the threshold
Your projected GST turnover (this month and the next 11) will reach it

Not sure whether certain sales count towards your GST turnover? We can help you work it out.

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The shared language and high registration threshold make Australia a great market for US, UK and Canadian sellers looking to start expanding into Asia-Pacific.

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GST on Imports

Goods imported into Australia are split into two categories:

Low-Value Goods (customs value less than A$1000)
High-Value Goods (customs value more than A$1000)

The customs value is the price you charged your customer, minus shipping and insurance. The GST, duties and fees on high-value shipments are paid at the border by your customers. Australian customs will hold the package until everything’s paid for. However, once you’re registered for GST, you have to charge it at checkout.

VAT to Australia

Exporting from Europe to Australia? You won’t need to charge VAT to Australian customers. However, if you’re registered for GST, you will need to charge them GST at checkout.

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GST Australia FAQs

What is GST in Australia?

The Goods and Services Tax is Australia’s consumption tax. There are two GST rates in Australia: 10% and 0%. They apply to a wide variety of goods and services, across all of Australia.

How much is GST in Australia?

There are two GST rates in Australia: 10% and 0%.

When do non-residents need to register for GST?

You’ll need to register for GST in Australia if your annual Australian turnover reaches (or is predicted to reach) A$75,000. Once you’ve reached the threshold, you have 21 days to file your application.

How long does it take to register for GST in Australia?

On average, it takes about three months for the ATO to process your application.