GST Status

Why it matters

Every ABN record includes a GST status field. This field carries a date — either a registration date or a cancellation date — that tells you whether the entity holds a GST registration in the public record.

For anyone reviewing an ABN record, GST status adds useful context beyond the basic ABN active/cancelled status. A record might show "GST registered from 1 July 2000," meaning the entity has held GST registration since that date according to the public register. Conversely, a record showing "GST cancelled from 15 March 2025" indicates the registration was removed as of that date.

GST status changes are among the most common changes the site detects during its weekly comparison cycle. When a registration date appears or a cancellation date replaces it, the site records that as a detected event. This makes GST status one of the more frequently changing fields across the dataset.

What this means

A GST registration date means the public record shows the entity as GST-registered from that date forward. If a cancellation date appears instead, the registration was removed — the record now shows GST as cancelled from that specific date. Both values come directly from the source dataset and reflect what the Australian Business Register published at the time of the last weekly refresh.

What GST status tells you

This field confirms whether a GST registration exists in the public record, along with the effective date. A registration date means the entity is recorded as GST-registered from that date forward. A cancellation date means the registration was removed.

For tax compliance questions, consult the Australian Taxation Office or a qualified tax adviser.