Do i pay tax or GST for 2nd business which is in start up phase?

 Author: Taxduck(Taxicorn)Taxicorn

7 May 2026

GST registration is not linked to your business. It is linked to your ABN. Register for GST and you account for GST for all businesses operating under that ABN.

"You only need to register for GST once, even if you operate more than one business."

Registering for GST | Australian Taxation Office

Set up costs are often not claimable business expenses. Those expenses incurred once your business starts can be claimed. See below for information.

Are you in business? | Australian Taxation Office

Whether it is an advantage to register for GST only you can determine. If you have mainly business customers (who are registered for GST) for your garden maintenance business it may well be an advantage to be registered. Registered for GST, you can also register for fuel tax credits for fuel used in your mowers and other machinery used in your business (except for your vehicle)

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