ABNs and business names

To search for an Australian Business Number, or confirm the GST status of your suppliers

http://www.abr.business.gov.au/(m5nbenvrxabmsli1da0ood45)/main.aspx

To check if a business name has already been taken, or to confirm a company’s current registration with ASIC

http://www.search.asic.gov.au/gns001.html

Centrelink

To check your entitlements to Government benefits go to

http://www.centrelink.gov.au/internet/internet.nsf/individuals/index.htm

Employment

To calculate the tax withheld for an employee

www.ato.gov.au/scripts/taxcalc/calc_standard_hire.asap

Employee vs Contractor, for Pay As You Go Withholding (Note: this only applies to Pay As You Go Withholding. Payroll tax, superannuation and workers compensation all have different rules)

This ATO calculator applies to the building industry but can be used as guidance for other industries

http://calculators.ato.gov.au/scripts/axos/axos.asp?CONTEXT=&KBS=BC_SOWA.xr4&go=ok

Financial

To calculate the stamp duties and costs involved in purchasing a home

www.hltotalcostscalc.webcentral.com.au and click on open calculator

To convert foreign currencies

www.commbank.com.au/personal/other/useful_tools.asap

Manage your tax affairs electronically

The ATO’s Business Portal can allow you to view your taxation liabilities on line.   Business Activity Statements and other forms may also be lodged via the portal.

Small businesses lodging quarterly BAS’s can also qualify for a two week extension for lodging your September, March and June statements.

http://www.ato.gov.au/onlineservices/pathway.asp?pc=001/010/003&mfp=001&mnu=6890#001_010_003

State Taxes

The Office of State Revenue can provide useful information about Duties and State Taxes such as Payroll Tax, Land Tax and Stamp Duties

www.osr.nsw.gov.au

Superannuation

To locate any lost superannuation, go to 

https://superseeker.super.ato.gov.au/individuals/default.aspx?pid=0

Sub-contractors

As per Workcover Legislation, Sub-contractor Statements should be obtained by a Principal Contractor.