Pay Company ABN Branch

A three-digit ABN branch code, which is also known as a GST branch number, must be recorded against each pay company that will be reporting through STP. The ABN branch code must be keyed in the ABN Branch field on the Payroll > Maintenance > Pay Company > Pay Company Entry screen, as highlighted below.

If the pay company corresponds to a parent entity the ABN Branch field must be set to the ABN branch number that applies to that parent entity (use 001 if the entity does not have an ABN Branch number).

If the pay company corresponds to a branch entity that accounts for GST separately from the parent entity, the ABN Branch field must be set to the ABN branch that applies to that entity. Otherwise, if the branch is not registered for GST, use 001 as the branch code.

For more information about ABN/GST branches, see the following topic on the ATO website: https://www.ato.gov.au/Business/GST/In-detail/Managing-GST-in-your-business/GST-groups-and-branches/GST-branches/ If you are still unsure of the legal structure of your business contact your accountant or the ATO for help.

The pay company ABN and ABN Branch fields cannot be modified once any payees, who belong to the pay company, have been paid.