Australia VAT rate 2026: 10% standard rate

By Remco from Avatcado

Australia levies a single 10 percent GST rate, unchanged since it was introduced on 1 July 2000, alongside a GST-free (zero-rated) category for essentials. A separate input-taxed category, covering financial services and residential rent, charges no GST either, but unlike GST-free sales it also blocks input credit claims, a genuinely different tax treatment that has no equivalent type in this dataset's schema.

Australia VAT rates

RateTypeApplies to
10%StandardDefault GST rate for most goods and services, unchanged since GST was introduced on 1 July 2000.
0%ZeroMost basic food and grocery staples, medical and health services attracting a Medicare benefit, some education courses, exports, and water and sewerage services (GST-free sales).

Rates served live from the Avatcado API, last updated August 13, 2026.

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Get Australia VAT rates via API

The same rates as an API call:

curl "https://api.avatcado.com/v1/rates/AU" \
  -H "Authorization: Bearer avat_live_your_api_key"
{
  "data": {
    "country_code": "AU",
    "country_name": "Australia",
    "currency": "AUD",
    "standard_rate": 10,
    "other_rates": [
      {
        "rate": 0,
        "type": "zero"
      }
    ],
    "updated_at": "2026-08-13T00:00:00.000Z"
  },
  "meta": {
    "request_id": "req_..."
  }
}

Frequently asked questions

Is GST-free the same as input-taxed in Australia?

No. GST-free sales, like basic food and exports, charge no GST but still let the seller claim input tax credits. Input-taxed supplies, like financial services and residential rent, charge no GST either, but block input credit claims entirely, a genuinely different tax treatment.

What is the GST registration threshold in Australia?

AUD 75,000 annual turnover, or AUD 150,000 for non-profit organizations, unchanged since GST's introduction on 1 July 2000. Taxi and ride-sourcing drivers must register regardless of turnover.

How often do businesses lodge GST returns in Australia?

Most GST-registered businesses in Australia lodge a quarterly Business Activity Statement (BAS) with the ATO, though large businesses generally report monthly and some small voluntarily registered businesses can report annually.

How is GST charged on digital services sold to consumers in Australia?

Digital products and services like software and streaming sold to Australian consumers are taxed at Australia's 10 percent GST rate, and since 1 July 2017 the so called Netflix tax has required non-resident suppliers to register for GST once their sales to Australian consumers exceed the standard AUD 75,000 threshold.

Is there a reverse charge for services bought from offshore in Australia?

Yes. Australian GST-registered businesses that buy services or digital products from an offshore supplier are generally responsible for handling the GST themselves under reverse-charge style rules, rather than the offshore business charging Australian GST directly.

VAT number formats

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