The Complete Guide to Freelancing in Australia
The tax and admin stuff, handled.
At $80k freelance income, contributing $20,000 to super saves you $3,400 in tax this year. That’s one chapter. There are twelve more.
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The Complete Guide
Freelancing
in Australia
GoingSolo
2025–26 Edition
The stuff nobody tells you
You're great at what you do. But the business admin side? That's where most freelancers struggle.
Tax time scramble
Digging through receipts, guessing what you owe, hoping you set aside enough
Super confusion
No employer contributions, no idea how much to put in, or whether it's even worth it
Contract anxiety
Started work on a handshake, got burned, now worried about every new project
Pricing paralysis
No idea if you're charging enough, or how to figure it out
Sound familiar? This guide fixes all of it.
What’s inside
13 chapters of practical, actionable information. Real numbers, worked examples, and step-by-step instructions.
Tax & Super
- Your tax bill on $80k, $120k, $150k income
- How super saves you 15-22% instantly
- The Notice of Intent trap (miss it, lose the deduction)
- Every deduction you can claim
Business Setup
- ABN vs Pty Ltd - when each makes sense
- GST registration (and when to avoid it)
- BAS without the anxiety
- Insurance you actually need
Getting Paid
- Pricing that reflects what your time is actually worth
- Contract clauses that protect you
- What to do when clients don't pay
- The three-account system for tax time
13
Chapters covering everything
150+
Pages of practical info
2025-26
Australian tax law
Read before you buy
Chapter 0 is free. It covers the big-picture stuff nobody tells you about freelancing in Australia: the tax trap, the super gap, the feast-famine cycle. Read it and decide if the rest is for you.
Get Chapter 0 freeWhat you get
7 files, instant download. The guide plus 6 printable cheat sheets you can pin to the wall.
The Complete Guide
150+ pages, 13 chapters
EOFY Cheat Sheet
Key dates, deadlines, 48-hour rescue kit
Super Tax Savings One-Pager
The maths at your income level
Contract Checklist
What to include, what to refuse
Three-Account Cash Flow System
Never scramble for tax money
Starting Freelance Checklist
Everything you need on day one
Getting Set Up Registration Guide
ABN, GST, business name. Step by step.
Ready to get the
money side sorted?
One hour with an accountant costs $300 and covers the basics. This guide is $79, covers 13 topics with worked examples, and you keep it forever.
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Questions
Who wrote this?
Jay, a freelancer in Melbourne. I built GoingSolo after spending my first year freelancing piecing together tax, super, and business admin from ATO documents and late-night Google searches. This is the guide I wished existed when I started.
Is this financial advice?
No. This is general educational information about how the Australian tax system works for freelancers. For advice specific to your situation, talk to a qualified accountant or financial adviser.
Are the numbers up to date?
Yes. The guide uses 2025-26 Australian tax brackets, the $30,000 concessional super contribution cap, and current ATO rules. We update it when the rules change.
Who is this for?
Australian freelancers, contractors, and sole traders - especially those in their first few years who want to understand the tax, super, and business admin side without hiring an expensive accountant.
What format is it?
PDF. 150+ pages across 13 chapters. Designed to be read on screen or printed. Includes printable cheat sheets in the appendix.
What if it's not for me?
Email us within 30 days for a full refund. No questions, no hassle.
The information in this guide is general in nature and does not constitute financial, tax, or legal advice. Always consider your personal circumstances and consult a qualified professional for advice specific to your situation.