Step by Step Guide - How to Register for GST (Goods and Services Tax)

All Runners must be registered for GST to continue delivering on the GoPeople platform.
Registering for GST is simple and only takes 3-5 minutes if you already have a myGov account linked to the ATO.

✅ If you already have a myGov account linked to ATO

Follow these quick steps to register for GST:

1. Log in to your myGov account.

2. Click “Tax”.

3. Click “Manage” under the Tax section.

4. Select “Tax registrations” under the Manage menu.

5. Click the “Add” button on the right-hand side.

6. Choose “Goods and services tax (GST)” from the list.

7. Complete the short form with the required information.

8. Click “Next”, review your details, and submit.

That’s it — your GST registration is done! 🎉

Once you finish registering for GST online, here’s what happens next:

✅ 1. Confirmation from ATO

After submitting your GST registration through myGov/ATO, you’ll immediately see a confirmation screen showing that your application was successfully submitted.
You might also receive:

• An on-screen reference number or confirmation message.

• An email or letter from the ATO confirming your registration.

🕐 2. ABN Lookup Updates

Within 24–48 hours, your ABN record (on https://abr.business.gov.au) will update to show:

“Goods & Services Tax (GST): Registered from [your start date].”

This means your GST registration is active and public.

📱3. Update Your GST Status with GoPeople

After completing step 2 above, open the GoPeople Runner App and navigate to Account → ABN and GST. Once you save the changes, the system will automatically verify your GST registration with the ATO.

Please note that this verification process may take up to 24 hours to complete.

🚫 If you don’t have a myGov account yet

You have two options:

Option 1: Call the ATO

📞 Call 13 28 66 and ask to register for GST.
Make sure you have your ABN and personal details ready.

Option 2: Create and link your myGov account

1. Go to https://my.gov.au/ and click “Create a myGov account”.

2. After creating your account, log in to myGov.

3. Click “My account” (top right corner).

4. Select “Linked services”.

5. Click “Link” next to Australian Taxation Office (ATO).

6. Follow the instructions to verify and link your ATO account.

7. Once linked, follow the steps in the section above to register for GST.