Earn recurring income from paying members and subscribers on Patreon, Substack, or Ko-fi.
⚠️ ATO Note: Membership and subscription income is assessable when it's credited to your platform balance — not when you withdraw it. Patreon and Substack are US-based, so your income is generally GST-free, but it still counts toward the $75K GST-registration threshold. Platforms report to the ATO under the Sharing Economy Reporting Regime.
Before Patreon / Substack pays you: you need an Australian Business Number (ABN). Registration is free at abr.gov.au and takes about 10 minutes — without one, platforms must withhold 47% as “no-ABN withholding.” You only register for GST once turnover passes $75,000/year — below that, no GST and no BAS. Full ABN + GST guide →
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Average: $500–$60,000+/yr
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