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Saving the form
PIN
Mandatory Fields
Upload a File
Multiple Entry Fields
Application Fees
Review Your Application
Submitting Your Application
View Your Application
Printing Your Application
Security Code
Saving the form
Once you enter your starting criteria your application will be automatically saved to the website's secure server.
The starting criteria for an Online Registration is:
- Type of registration;
- Valid email address; and
- PIN
The starting criteria for an Online Renewal or Update Details are:
- TAN/BAN (Tax Agent Number/BAS Agent Number)
- Security Code
Your application will continue to be saved when you complete each page of information. You will get messages at the top of each page telling you that your application has been saved. This means that you can exit the application at any stage and return to it at a later time to add/change details or submit the application.
To return to a saved application, just enter the exact starting criteria (Type of registration, valid email address and PIN or TAN/BAN and security code) that you used for your application. You need all criteria to retrieve a saved application.
If you do not use the same starting criteria, a new application will be started or you will be unable to access your details to renew or update.
If you have already submitted your application you will still be able to view your application by entering the correct starting criteria for that application.
Your PIN is like a password. It can be anything you want it to be as long as it is between 4 and 10 characters long. It should be unique to you.
There are a number of mandatory fields within the application. These are denoted with an asterix (*) at the start of the field.
There are a number of stages within the application where it is possible to upload information to support your application.
You will need to select the ‘Browse’ button to find the information stored on your computer. Then click the ‘Upload a file’ button to attach the information to your application. The maximum size of each uploaded file is 2MB.
If you do not have your documentation available to attach to your application you can save the application and attach it later.
Alternatively you can submit the application and send the documentation direct to:
Tax Practitioners Board
PO Box 9825
Penrith NSW 2740
This will delay the processing of your application.
There are a number of fields within the application that can accept multiple entries (for example, Professional Affiliations, Qualification and Relevant Experience). Each time you enter information into these fields you will need to click the ‘+Add’ button to include the information in the application.
Application fees for tax agents and BAS agents are:
- $500 - for registration as a tax agent who carries on a business as a tax agent
- $250 - for registration as a tax agent who does not carry on a business as a tax agent
- $100 - for registration as a BAS agent who carries on a business
- $50 - for registration as a BAS agent who does not carry on a business as a BAS agent
Payment of your lodgement fee can be made by BPAY or by Credit Card.
Your payment reference number and other details required to make a payment will be generated once the application is submitted.
When you have completed all of the required fields, you will be able to review your application in full and go back and change anything, before you submit it.
Once the application is complete you can click the ‘Submit’ button. Your application will be submitted and you will be presented with your payment details. You will also receive a confirmation email (to the email address provided in the starting criteria of the application) that contains your payment details.
If you have already submitted your application you will still be able to view your application but you will not be able to change any of the information. To view your application, enter the required starting criteria (type of registration, email address and PIN or TAN/BAN and Security Code) for that application.
You can print your completed application once it has been submitted.
A security code is required for any renewal of registration or to update details. Your security code will be sent to you when you are registered or when you are invited to renew your registration.
If you require your security code and have not received it yet or you have forgotten it, please contact the Tax Practitioners Board by phone on 1300 362 829. Your security code can be issued provided you are able to successfully answer the proof of identity questions.