The Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) charges standard, government-set fees for company registration and annual review. These fees are set by regulation, indexed annually on 1 July, and are the same regardless of which registered agent lodges your paperwork. Below are the current key fees for the 2026-27 financial year.
ASIC company registration fee 2026
The ASIC fee to register a new proprietary limited (Pty Ltd) company is $636 for 2026-27. This fee applies to every new Pty Ltd company, including standard operating companies, SMSF corporate trustee companies and bare trust trustee companies. Every registered agent must pass this fee through to ASIC in full. The only variable is the agent’s service fee on top; ours is $60.
ASIC annual review fees
Every registered company must pay an annual review fee to ASIC on the anniversary of its registration. Annual review fees are lower for “special purpose companies” – such as SMSF trustee companies and bare trust trustee companies – than for ordinary proprietary companies. Always verify the current fee against the ASIC fees page before budgeting, because they change on 1 July each year.
Why every provider charges the same $636
The $636 ASIC fee is not a margin – it is a legislated government charge. Every registered agent lodges through the same ASIC electronic channel and must pass the fee through. When you see providers quoting $700+, $800+ or $1,000+ for a company registration, the difference is the agent’s own service fee – not the ASIC fee.
What else might I need to pay?
- ABN, TFN and GST registration – free directly with the ATO if you do them yourself, or included in our Premium package.
- Business bank account – most Australian business bank accounts have no setup fee.
- Director ID – free through Australian Business Registry Services (ABRS). Every director needs one before being appointed.
- Business name registration – only if you want to trade under a name different to your company name; separate ASIC fee.
Register your company for $60 + ASIC
You can register a Pty Ltd company in Australia for $60 + the $636 ASIC fee – every document included, done in 15-30 minutes.
Related reading
- Full breakdown: cost to register a company in Australia
- How to register a company in Australia – step-by-step
- SMSF trustee company setup
- Corporate trustee SMSF cost (2026)
ASIC fees quoted are current for 2026-27 and are indexed annually on 1 July. Always verify the current fee at asic.gov.au. This is general information, not financial, legal or tax advice.