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Supervision and control for tax agents
One of the registration requirements for a company or partnership entity to become a tax agent is to satisfy the ‘sufficient number’ requirement. This means your entity must have an adequate number… read more
Qualifications and experience for BAS agents
To become a registered BAS agent, individual applicants must: satisfy certain qualification and experience requirements, which are set out in the Tax Agent Services Regulations 2022 (TASR), and… read more
You, your company or partnership must be registered with us to provide BAS services for a fee or other reward. If your application for registration is approved, your registration period will be for… read more
Board approved courses requirements for BAS agents
To become a registered BAS agent, an individual must have successfully completed a: Board approved course in basic GST/BAS taxation principles Board approved unit in the Tax Agent Services Act 2009… read more
Recognition of prior learning for BAS agents
We may accept qualifications obtained through a process of recognition of prior learning (RPL). RPL is assessed by various registered training organisations or course providers. It can provide for… read more
Relevant experience for BAS agents
Table of contents TOC (auto-generated) You must have enough relevant experience in providing BAS services to register or renew your registration as an individual BAS agent. What is considered… read more
Supervision and control for BAS agents
One of the registration requirements for a company or partnership entity to become a BAS agent is to satisfy the ‘sufficient number’ requirement. This means your entity must have an adequate number… read more
The time taken to process a new application or a renewal can vary depending on the individual circumstances of each applicant. We are required by law to make a decision on a new registration… read more
Registration and compliance processing
Below is information about our processing of registration applications and our handling of compliance cases for the period from 1 July to 31 December 2024. Registration application Compliance case… read more
About registered tax practitioner symbol
The Registered tax practitioner symbol (symbol) provides tax agents and BAS agents (collectively known as 'tax practitioners') with public recognition that they are registered with the Tax… read more
Terms and conditions for use of the Registered tax practitioner symbol
Table of contents TOC (auto-generated) 1. Purpose 1.1 The Registered tax practitioner symbol (symbol) is for use in relation to your provision of a tax agent service, BAS service, or tax (financial… read more
Registered tax practitioner symbol certified trade mark rules
Table of contents TOC (auto-generated) Introduction The Tax Practitioners Board (TPB) is responsible for the administration of the Tax Agent Services Act 2009 (TASA) and the Tax Agent Services… read more
Before you can download the symbol you need to read and agree to the Terms and conditions of use and then request that we create your unique symbol. To submit your request: visit My Profile enter… read more
Registered tax practitioner symbol guidelines
Table of contents TOC (auto-generated) This page provides a summary of the Registered tax practitioner symbol guidelines. The complete guidelines containing all images and diagrams are available as… read more
You need to comply with the Tax Agent Services Act 2009 to maintain your ongoing registration with us. YOU MUST Maintain professional indemnity insurance that meets our requirements. Learn more … read more
Professional indemnity insurance
Tax agents BAS agents Professional indemnity (PI) insurance is a consumer protection mechanism to compensate your clients in the event they suffer loss due to an act, error or omission as a result of… read more
Table of contents TOC (auto-generated) Disclaimer This is a Tax Practitioners Board (TPB) Information sheet (TPB(I)). It is intended to be for information only. It provides information regarding… read more
You may choose to surrender (or cancel) your registration, or we may decide to terminate your registration for several reasons. Surrendering or cancelling registration Terminating your registration… read more