An Australian Business Number is an 11-digit number that identifies your business activities in Australia. It’s required for anyone who wants to sign up as a support worker on the mobility merktplace. Apply for an ABN and find more information on the Australian Business Registration wesbite.
Having ABN is common requirement when working as an Independent Contractor in Australia. It simplifies invoicing and payments, ensuring the speed of payment to you. In the past, for support workers that did not have an ABN, we were required to withhold tax at the highest level; support workers would need to wait until they did their taxes to get any difference back. An ABN helps avoid these delays and complications.
No, you must have an ABN to apply for jobs on the mobility marketplace. Your ABN helps us accurately invoice clients on your behalf, get you paid faster and at the right amount.
Getting an ABN is easy:
Once you have your ABN, adding it to your Mobility profile is easy:
Additionally, you must register for GST if you earn over $75,000 annually.
Accessing your earnings in the mobility app is easy. You can view your earnings, payment history, and more. For detailed instructions, please visit our Worker Earnings page.
We have made a helpful guide with ABN application tips. It’s important to note that we can only provide general advice. For specific information related to your ABN, registering for GST or any tax-related matters; we recommend seeking advice from the ATO’s website, the ABR website, or speaking to your accountant or approved tax agent.
1.To register for an ABN, or find out more info please visit the Australia Business Registration website:
https://business.gov.au/registrations/register-for-an-australian-business-number-abn
2.For more information on eligibility and registering for GST, please see:
https://www.ato.gov.au/Individuals/Jobs-and-employment-types/Working-as-a-contractor