ATO Tab
In this tab you are able to change the details of your company which will identify it to the
ATO in any communications.
These details are used in any correspondence with the ATO, such as End of Year File and STP2 Uodates.
The ATO require you to complete this screen as fully as possible, including at least
one phone number. This will avoid identification issues
with STP2 updates and any other correspondence with the ATO.
Editing the Company ATO Details:
- In Navigator click Company Definitions > Maintain Company.
The Company screen will open. - Click on the ATO Tab.
- Edit the following details as required:
| Field Name | Explanation |
|---|---|
| ATO Identifiers | These details are used by the ATO to identify the company. |
| ABN or WPN |
Enter the 11 digit Australian Business Number (ABN, the Withholding Provider Number (WPN) for this company. Note that if you are specifying a WPN for the company instead of an ABN, it is necessary to enter an ABN of 99999999999. |
| ACN | Enter the Australian Company Number (ACN), a unique 9 digit number that companies are issued when registered with the relevant statutory authority. |
| ATO Gateway ID | The ATO gateway ID is used by large employers who are registered with the ATO's online Business Portal. See www.ato.gov.au for more information. |
| ATO Branch | Enter your ATO branch. If it is unknown, enter 001. |
| Authorised ATO Payment Summary Signatory | Enter the name of the person at your company who is authorised to sign ATO payment summaries (previously known as group certificates). Note: Although this is a mandatory field, it is has no relevance to the Payment Summaries as they are no longer produced. |
| Working Holiday Maker Employer | This box should be ticked if the company is registered with the ATO to employ Working Holiday Makers |
| ATO Contacts | |
| Title | Select the title from the drop-down list. |
| Given Name | Enter the contact person's first name. |
| Surname | Enter the contact person's surname. |
| Email Address | Enter the contact person's company email address. |
| Phone numbers | To add the phone numbers for the contact person, click on the Add New button. |
| Phone Type | Select the phone type from the drop-down list. |
| Preferred Number | Check this box if this is the preferred number on which this person can be contacted. Yopu must have a Preferred number for the ATO |
| Number | Enter the number with relevant codes. |
| Extension | Enter the number for the extension. |
| Comments | Enter any comments that apply to the use of this number. |