ABN Signal

What Does GST Status Mean on an ABN Record?

Understand what GST status means on ABN records — how to read active and cancelled registration dates, what changes signal, and how to interpret this field.

Source: Australian Business Register (public record data)Weekly refreshMethodology

Quick answer

GST status shows whether an entity holds a Goods and Services Tax registration. On this site, the field displays a registration date (if active) or a cancellation date - drawn from the public ABN dataset.

What the field looks like

On an ABN record, the GST status field might show "GST registered from 1 Jul 2000" or "GST cancelled from 1 Jan 2024." The date marks when the registration started or ended according to the public dataset.

Businesses in Australia must register for GST once their annual turnover reaches the relevant threshold (currently $75,000, or $150,000 for non-profits). This site does not hold turnover data - only the registration status as published in the ABN dataset.

Why it matters

Three common reasons to check this field:

  • Invoicing. Businesses registered for GST are generally expected to include GST on their invoices. Checking this field gives a quick indication of whether an entity appears GST-registered.
  • Tracking changes. When this site detects a GST status change between weekly snapshots, it records that change. GST changes appear frequently in the dataset.
  • The field sits alongside ABN status, entity type, and other fields. Together, they give more context about the entity behind the ABN.

Where it appears on this site

The field shows up in three places:

  • ABN records display GST registration status next to other key fields.
  • Change feeds surface any detected change during the weekly comparison cycle.
  • The GST Status glossary page provides a short reference definition.

When the site refers to a "change," that means the field value differed between two consecutive weekly snapshots.

What GST status tells you

GST status shows whether an entity holds a current GST registration in the public record, along with the effective date. It is a direct indicator of registration state — useful for invoicing checks and monitoring registration changes over time.

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

This page is part of an independent reference product. The site compares weekly data snapshots to surface changes and explanations. Read our methodology.