Calculating GST turnover for internsitonal and Aus clients

 Author: YellowPotato(Taxicorn)Taxicorn

7 May 2026

Best to see a tax agent or ATO's technical assistance

Do I calculate my GST turnover based on TOTAL revenue regardless if the client is charged GST or only on the revenue that has GST applied?

• Not enough information.
• It is NOT about where the client is, it is where the service is performed
• May help to read "When services are used outside Australia" & "When services are used in Australia"
  • https://www.ato.gov.au/businesses-and-organisations/international-tax-for-business/australians-doing-business-overseas/exports-and-gst

GST turnover

"Your GST turnover is your total business income (not your profit), minus:

• GST included in sales to your customers
• sales to associates that aren't for payment and aren't taxable
• sales not connected with an enterprise you run
• input-taxed sales you make
• sales not connected with Australia."

https://www.ato.gov.au/businesses-and-organisations/gst-excise-and-indirect-taxes/gst/registering-for-gst#WorkingoutyourGSTturnover

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