The best frequency depends on how your business operates and how quickly you need reliable information. Weekly, fortnightly and monthly routines are common. Waiting until a BAS deadline can make missing documents harder to recover.
What this means in practice
A business with regular payroll, many supplier bills or tight cash flow may benefit from more frequent processing. A simpler business may use a monthly schedule. The important point is to agree a record collection routine and a reporting deadline. Regular review also makes it easier to notice unpaid invoices, duplicate payments and unusual balances while they are still fresh.
Your next steps
- Consider transaction volume
- Match the routine to payroll and bills
- Set a document cutoff
- Agree when reports will be delivered
Get help with the next step
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General information prepared on 26 September 2026. Rules and individual circumstances can change. Confirm the treatment that applies to you before acting.
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