TFN Application Timeline?

[fanix]

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Hi Everyone,

I just recently arrived in Melbourne. I applied for my TFN Number about a week ago. How long does it usually take before I get it? I require a TFN number to register for GST as a sole trader and to get my ABN Number.

Another question… I;ve already started buying things for my business. Once I register for GST, can I claim the GST from those back-dated expensives even if I werent registered for GST at that time?

[Jake@EmroyPrint]

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The Tax office never moves quickly (Unless of course you owe them some money)… So don’t expect a response for about 15-30 days minimum.

– Jake

[Felicity_Sapphire]

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The standard processing time by the tax office is 28 days of receipt of your application.

In relation to your ABN & GST registration, you are able to back-date your registration, so you can claim the GST on the items you have already purchased.

Good luck with your business!

[fanix]

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Felicity_Sapphire, post: 34434 wrote:

The standard processing time by the tax office is 28 days of receipt of your application.

In relation to your ABN & GST registration, you are able to back-date your registration, so you can claim the GST on the items you have already purchased.

Good luck with your business!

Thanks for the information. I actually received my TFN in the post today, yay! Now I can register for my ABN

[CruzAccountant]

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I’ve lodged a few ABN/TFN applications in March and got them all between 1-2 weeks.

Also, the TFN and ABN is all in the same application form.

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