Accounting services for Australian small business

From tax returns to BAS, bookkeeping, payroll and ongoing advice — Lawpath’s registered tax agents and CA/CPA accountants handle the whole accounting stack. Book a free 30-minute consultation and we’ll match you with the right accountant for your business.

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Every accounting service your business actually needs

From sole trader tax returns to company-wide bookkeeping and payroll, Lawpath's registered tax agents and CA/CPA accountants cover the full Australian accounting stack — under one platform, with fixed-price quotes.

Tax Compliance Plan

Ongoing tax compliance for Australian small business — BAS, annual returns, ATO management.

Accounting Advice Plan

Unlimited 30-min accountant consultations for tax, BAS and business questions.

For Sole Traders

Sole trader tax returns, BAS for GST-registered, structure advice. From $59/month.

Tax Planning

Pre-EOFY tax planning — minimise the bill, plan distributions, time deductions.

BAS Lodgement

Quarterly BAS prep + lodgement with the ATO's registered tax agent extension.

Bookkeeping Services

Outsourced bookkeeping across Xero, MYOB and QuickBooks. From $399/month.

Payroll Services

End-to-end payroll for Australian small business. STP, super, PAYG, payslips. From $50/payrun.

Tax Debt Help

Negotiate ATO debt — payment plans, hardship applications, DPN response.

Overdue Tax Returns

Catch up on overdue BAS and business tax returns. No judgement.

Business Valuation

Independent business valuations for Australian SMEs - for sale, exit planning, partnership disputes or investment. Defensible reports from chartered accountants.

Business Due Diligence

Pre-purchase business due diligence. Financial, tax, legal and operational review before you commit to buying.

Common reasons businesses book a consultation

I need a tax return done

Sole trader, company, trust, or partnership — Lawpath's registered tax agents prepare and lodge annual returns, applying every deduction you're entitled to.

I'm behind on BAS or returns

Quarters behind on BAS, years behind on income tax? We catch you up — multi-year reconstruction included. No judgement.

I owe the ATO and need to negotiate

Payment plan, penalty remission, hardship application, Director Penalty Notice response — registered tax agents speak the ATO's language.

I want ongoing accounting support

Subscription-based accounting plans for sole traders, partnerships, trusts and companies. Unlimited 30-min consultations, BAS, tax returns, and proactive tax planning.

Why choose Lawpath’s accounting service

Four differentiators. Trust + credentials + commercials + speed.

Registered tax agents (TPB) and CA/CPA-qualified accountants

Every accountant on the Lawpath panel is a registered tax agent with the Tax Practitioners Board or CA/CPA-qualified. You'll see your accountant's credentials before you engage. Letters and lodgements are accepted at face value by the ATO and major Australian banks.

Fixed-price quotes — no hourly surprise

Hourly rates from boutique accounting firms typically run $250–$500/hour. Lawpath uses fixed-price quotes per matter — your accountant scopes the work, quotes a price, and you approve before they start. No bill shock.

Everything under one platform

Annual tax return, quarterly BAS, monthly bookkeeping, payroll, ATO debt negotiation — all handled by Lawpath, with one login. No more chasing three different providers for one financial picture.

Free 30-minute consultation

Before you commit, talk to a Lawpath accountant for 30 minutes — free, no obligation. You'll get a clear picture of what's needed and a fixed-price quote in writing.

How it works

STEP 1

Book your free consultation

Use the form above or call 1800 529 728. Tell us briefly what you need help with — tax return, BAS, bookkeeping, debt advice, anything else. Takes 90 seconds.

STEP 2

Get matched with the right accountant

We match you with the right specialist for your situation — sole trader, company, multi-entity, ATO debt — typically within 1 business day. You'll receive their profile, credentials, and a calendar link to book.

STEP 3

Meet, scope and engage

Free 30-minute consultation with your matched accountant. They'll scope the work, give you a fixed-price quote, and answer any questions. If you decide to engage, work starts the same week. No obligation if you don't.

Here's what people say about us

There was just no doubt in my mind that I needed a Lawpath package, and the relief I felt was immense from that moment, because I could see that it was clearly an Australian business who was based here and who knew what the ATO needed from me across my business journey.

Jessica Mudditt
Founder of Hembury Books

Frequently Asked Questions

Hourly rates from boutique accounting firms typically run $250–$500/hour. Lawpath uses fixed-price quotes per matter — your accountant scopes the work and quotes a price in writing before any work starts, so there’s no hourly surprise. Book a free 30-minute consultation to get an indicative quote for your specific situation.

A 30-minute call with a Lawpath registered tax agent or CA/CPA-qualified accountant. We’ll discuss your situation, identify what work is needed, flag any urgent ATO or compliance issues, and provide a fixed-price quote. No obligation to engage — many visitors leave with just answers and a clear next step.

Yes. Every accountant on the Lawpath panel is either a registered tax agent with the Tax Practitioners Board (TPB), a Chartered Accountant (CA, member of Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand), or a Certified Practising Accountant (CPA, member of CPA Australia). You’ll see your accountant’s qualifications and registration number before you engage.

Australian small business and SMBs — sole traders, partnerships, trusts, and companies up to mid-market. Strongest fit for businesses with $50k–$10M+ annual revenue. We don’t take on listed companies, public sector, or international tax — for those, you need a specialist firm.

Yes — multi-year catch-up is one of the most common things we handle. We rebuild books from bank statements, ATO portal data, and supplier records, then lodge everything in chronological order and apply for FTL penalty remission where applicable. See /overdue-tax-returns for the full process.

Yes. We negotiate ATO payment plans, apply for General Interest Charge remission, respond to Director Penalty Notices, and present hardship applications. See /tax-debt-help for the full scope — most engagements start with a free consultation to assess the position.

Xero, MYOB and QuickBooks — the three main Australian platforms. If you’re not on any of them yet, we’ll help you pick the right one and set it up. If you’re switching platforms (typically MYOB → Xero is the most common), we handle the conversion end-to-end.

Form submitted today → matched with an accountant within 1 business day → free consultation booked within 2-3 business days → work typically starts the same week if you engage. For urgent matters (BAS overdue, ATO letter received, lender deadline) we can usually expedite.

Get Your Accounting Sorted Today!

Tell us briefly what you need help with and our accounting team will be in touch within 1 business day. No obligation.

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