ASIC Fees In 2026

Tomoyuki Hachigo
byTomoyuki Hachigo2 min read

Each year on 1 July, ASIC updates some of its fees to correspond with an increase in the Consumer Price Index.

These changes will see fees raised for commonly lodged documents.

So, what documents are affected by ASIC’s fee increase? And what does this mean for your business? We’ve broken down what you need to know.

Increases To Company Fees

ASIC adjusts its fees annually based on the Consumer Price Index (CPI). The current fees will apply until 30 June 2026, with new fees expected from 1 July 2026.

Company feeFee from 1 July 2025
Application for registration as an Australian Company (proprietary company that has share capital)$611
Reserving a company name$62
Late payment fee for up to one month late$98
Late payment fee for more than one month late$411
Application for voluntary deregistration of a company$50
Annual review fee for a proprietary company$329
Annual review fee for a registered scheme or a notified foreign passport$1,528

Increases To Business Name Fees

ASIC will also be changing its fees for the registration and renewal of business names, effective 1 July 2025. 

Business name feeFee from July 1 2025
Registration or renewal of a business name for 1 year$45
Registration or renewal of a business name for 3 years$104

What Else Do You Need To Know?

Even though these fee increases are, in most cases, fairly minor, it’s still important you’re aware of them as there are penalties for non-compliance.

Additionally, you should note that GST doesn’t apply to ASIC fees.

A more detailed explanation of these fee increases can be found on ASIC’s fee indexation page

Many of the above ASIC forms can be lodged online, and you can update your company’s details online, too. Check out our guide to using ASIC’s online services for more information.

Need Help?

If you’re confused about what these fee increases mean for your business, feel free to get in touch. Our lawyers can guide you through this process and can lodge the above documents on your behalf - ensuring that you’re totally compliant with ASIC regulations.

If you would like a consultation on ASIC fees, you can reach us at 1800 730 617 or team@sprintlaw.com.au for a free, no-obligations chat.

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Tomoyuki Hachigo

Tomoyuki is Sprintlaw’s co-founder and principal lawyer. He previously worked at a top-tier law firm as a corporate M&A lawyer advising corporates, startups and small businesses.

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