income reporting from revenue collected from digital apps

[#1]

what income and tax obligations are required for a mobile app used in Australia and developed / managed overseas (Asia or US).

will a local company is required to be registered to report income for services and products? 

[#2 · Accepted solution]

If you're running an enterprise (business) of providing services through a digital platform you may need to register for an Australian business number (ABN) and goods and services tax (GST).

To check if you are required to be registered for an ABN you can use this tool https://www.abr.gov.au/business-super-funds-charities/applying-abn/abn-entitlement

Do you know if you are an Australian resident for tax purposes? You can use this tool on the ato website to help you work this out https://www.ato.gov.au/Calculators-and-tools/Host/?anchor=AreYouAResident&anchor=AreYouAResident&anc...

There's also some good information you might find helpful on this page https://www.ato.gov.au/Individuals/international-tax-for-individuals/work-out-your-tax-residency/#Au...