Queensland Sole Trader (Individual) Membership
Is this membership level right for me?
Our Sole Trader (Individual) Membership is for individuals operating in the Building Services Industries. We like to see our Members succeed; for you to grow from start-up phase (as an individual) and progress to a successful Company. This membership level is designed to assist you in becoming a professional operator, by way of access to Service Agreements, Business Planning, Training and Service Delivery resources.
Some of the services you offer may include:
- Cleaning
- Facilities Management
- Grounds Maintenance
Note that this membership level is NOT available for Security Companies. To view details about memberships for Security Companies please click on the link.
Sole Trader No Employees
Just $20 per month Includes GST automatic re-occurring payment from your credit card.
For an individual with an ABN that has no employees and does not engage contractors.
Benefits include:
- Personalised 'BSCAA Recommended Contract Price Increase Letter'
- Advocacy
- A tailored WeComply page for Sole Traders
- Regular email newsletters 'E news'
- Events and Networking
- Professional Development
- Discounts
Details can be found on the Membership Benefits Page
or pay yearly for a 5% discount at $200+GST per year
To maintain integrity in our membership, you will need to qualify for Sole Trader (Individual) status. When we lookup your ABN details this is what we expect to find. (please see below the features of a Sole Trader as defined by the ATO).
What defines a you as a sole trader?
A sole trader is an individual running a business. It is the simplest and cheapest business structure. If you operate your business as a sole trader,:-
- you are the only owner - you control and manage the business;
- you are legally responsible for all aspects of the business - debts and losses can't be shared with other individuals;
- you are responsible for your own super and may choose to pay it into a fund for yourself to help save for your retirement.
- use your individual tax file number when lodging your income tax return
- report all your income in your individual tax return, using the section for business items to show your business income and expenses (there is no separate business tax return for sole traders)
- apply for an ABN and use your ABN for all your business dealings
- can have a registered business name
- can register for Goods and Services Tax (GST) if your annual GST turnover is $75,000 or more
- pay tax at the same income tax rates as individual taxpayers and you may be eligible for the small business tax offset
- put aside money to pay your income tax at the end of the financial year - usually, you will do this by paying quarterly Pay As You Go (PAYG) instalments
