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Set up your ABN andstart working as a contractor

We set up your ABN correctly from the start.

We make sure your ABN is set up correctly from day one.

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For contractors & sole traders

What is an ABN?

An Australian Business Number (ABN) is an 11-digit identifier issued by the Australian Business Register. You need one when you work for yourself rather than as a regular employee on a payslip.

With an ABN you can invoice clients directly, work as a contractor or freelancer, and operate legally as a sole trader. Common ABN jobs for backpackers: farm contracting, content creation, ride-share driving, delivery, and trades.

An ABN is not a replacement for a TFN, they serve different purposes. Many working holiday makers have both: a TFN for employment income, an ABN for contract work.

Employee

Needs TFN

  • Payslip from employer
  • Tax withheld automatically
  • Receives super contributions
You

Contractor

Needs ABN

  • Invoices clients directly
  • Manages own tax
  • No super from clients

We register your ABN correctly for you

Free initial consultation on WhatsApp. We register your ABN with the correct setup for your work type - and explain your tax obligations clearly.

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Why choose our service

We set up your ABN properly from the start

From checking whether you need one to getting you invoice-ready.

We confirm you actually need an ABN

Many backpackers register one they do not need. We check your work type first and give you a straight answer.

Registered to match your work

Rideshare, delivery, freelance or contracting - we set your ABN up correctly for how you actually earn.

GST handled only if it applies

We tell you whether the $75,000 GST threshold affects you, so you never register for tax you do not owe.

Ready to invoice from day one

Your ABN is active and Australian Business Register compliant, so you can start contracting right away.

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Australian Business Register compliant

What travellers say

See how backpackers got their ABN sorted the right way

The easy way

There is a simpler way to register your ABN

Registering an ABN yourself can lead to costly mistakes

Registering an ABN when you should be an employee

Choosing the wrong business activity

No system to track income or set aside tax

Forgetting to declare ABN income at tax time

Use our guided ABN service

We confirm an ABN is actually right for you

Registered with the correct business activity

Clear guidance on records and tax to set aside

Support all the way through to your tax return

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Step by step

How it works in 4 simple steps

Simple, guided process from start to finish

1

Tell us about your work

Share your work and visa details so we can guide you correctly.

2

Send your details in minutes

TFN and passport info - quick and simple.

3

We take care of your ABN setup

We prepare and lodge your application accurately on your behalf.

4

Get your ABN and start working

Your ABN is issued within an hour so you can start invoicing and working straight away.

FAQs

ABN questions answered

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Yes. You can have both, one for employment and one for contract work.
No. You must have a TFN before applying for an ABN.
GST registration is only required if your annual turnover is over $75,000. Most Working Holiday visa holders do not need to register for GST.
You can cancel your ABN when you stop working in Australia. This can be done online.
You only need an ABN if you are working as a contractor or sole trader - for example, doing rideshare, food delivery, freelance work, or being paid directly by clients rather than through PAYG employment. If you are a regular employee, you only need a TFN.
ABN income is treated differently from PAYG wages. No tax is withheld upfront, so you are responsible for setting aside money for tax. When you lodge your working holiday tax return, ABN income is declared separately and you can claim related business expenses as deductions.
What is next?

Next step: your tax return

When the financial year ends, you will need to lodge your tax return and declare your ABN income.

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