Registration as a PAYG Withholder - AG - Australian Business Licence and Information Service

Description

You must register for pay as you go (PAYG) withholding before you're first required to make a payment that is subject to withholding.

Withholding amounts may be required for employees, some contractors or businesses that don't tell you their Australian Business Number (ABN).

Service type

Licence

A licence defines the need to obtain recognition / certification and registration to undertake a certain business activity.

Eligibility requirements

Please consult with the Contact Officer for information on any eligibility requirements.

Duration

Ongoing

Fees

Task	Type	Business Structure	Description
Apply	Application	All	No fees are required

Forms

Task	Business Structure	Resources
Apply	All	Application to Register a PAYG Withholding Account (Opens in new window)
Apply	All	Business Registration Service (Opens in new window)

Act(s) name

Taxation Administration Act 1953 Australian Government

Regulation(s) name

Taxation Administration Regulations 2017 Australian Government

Additional information

You can register your business for an Australian Business Number (ABN), GST, PAYG and a business name at the same time via the Australian Business Register.

Administering agency

Australian Taxation Office

Contact details

**Please use these contact details for help or more information:**

Business Enquiries

Australian Taxation Office
Phone:	13 28 66
Website:	Australian Taxation Office (Opens in new window)

Supporting information

PAYG Withholding (Opens in new window)

Registration as a PAYG Withholder - Australian Government