Your Australian Business Number

An Australian Business Number (ABN) is a unique eleven digit number that identifies your business to the government and community.

To work as an independent contractor through the Careseekers platform you will need to have an ABN. You will only need your ABN once you start working.

Working as an independent contractor you will be paid a gross sum and you will be responsible for paying the appropriate taxes to the ATO at the end of each financial year (June 30 of each year).

We have partnered with AirTax who can help you manage your responsibilities as an independent contractor. For more information on AirTax click here.

Remember, you will have tax obligations regardless of whether you have an ABN.

How do I get an ABN? 

You can get an ABN on the ATO website. Click here to learn more and apply for your ABN. You can also apply for an ABN through AirTax who will then help you manage your tax obligations.

Do I need to register for GST?

Generally if you’re earning over $75,000 from all of your business activities annually, you must also be registered for, and pay, Goods and Services Tax (GST). You can find out more about when you need to be registered for GST here.

AirTax can assist you register for GST and manage your quarterly payments.