Australia GST rates in 2026
| Standard | 10% |
|---|
- Australia has a single 10% rate. Many basic foods, health and education services and exports are GST-free.
- You must register for GST once your GST turnover reaches A$75,000 a year (A$150,000 for non-profits). Taxi and ride-sourcing drivers must register whatever their turnover.
- To find the GST in a GST-inclusive price, divide it by 11. A A$110 price includes A$10 GST.
- Prices shown to consumers must include GST.
- Most businesses report GST on a quarterly Business Activity Statement; businesses with turnover of A$20 million or more report monthly.
- To claim a GST credit on a purchase over A$82.50 including GST, you need a tax invoice from the supplier.
- Overseas sellers and online marketplaces collect GST on low-value goods of A$1,000 or less sold to Australian consumers.
How to calculate GST in Australia
To add tax, multiply the price before tax by 10% and add it on. To find the price before tax inside a total, divide the total by 1.1. Taking 10% off the total gives the wrong answer, because the tax was charged on the smaller pre-tax price.
Tax = Price × 10 ÷ 100 Price before tax = Total ÷ 1.1
| Price before tax | $250.00 |
|---|---|
| GST at 10% | $25.00 |
| Total | $275.00 |
| A total of $550.00 includes tax of | $50.00 |
| …so the price before tax was | $500.00 |
Australia GST on common amounts
At 10%, this is the tax and the total on everyday prices.
| Price before tax | Tax | Total |
|---|---|---|
| $10.00 | $1.00 | $11.00 |
| $20.00 | $2.00 | $22.00 |
| $50.00 | $5.00 | $55.00 |
| $100.00 | $10.00 | $110.00 |
| $250.00 | $25.00 | $275.00 |
| $500.00 | $50.00 | $550.00 |
| $1,000.00 | $100.00 | $1,100.00 |
| $5,000.00 | $500.00 | $5,500.00 |
One GST rate in Australia
Australia applies a single 10% rate to most goods and services, with some supplies taxed at 0% or exempt.
GST on your invoices
A GST invoice usually shows your GST registration number, the net price, the GST rate and amount for each line, and the gross total. Business customers use it to reclaim the GST they paid. Our invoice generator adds the tax line for you.
Frequently asked questions
What is the GST rate in Australia?
The standard rate is 10%.
How do I calculate GST in Australia?
Multiply the price before tax by 10%. On $100.00, the tax is $10.00 and the total is $110.00.
How do I remove GST from a total in Australia?
Divide the total by 1.1. On $110.00, that gives $100.00 before tax. Do not take 10% off the total: that gives $99.00, which is wrong.
Do I have to charge GST in Australia?
Businesses registered for GST in Australia charge it on taxable sales. Registration thresholds, exemptions and rules for cross-border sales are set by Australia's tax authority, so check them before you invoice.