I clarified a confusion I had about BAS Agent registration at the last ATO BAG meeting I attended in May. 

If you are an individual you need to apply for individual BAS Agent registration.

If you are a business, undertaking BAS preparation work, your business needs to apply for BAS Agent registration.

So as my business offers BAS preparation services and as I undertake BAS preparation services I need to [and have] effectively registered twice.

During the initial stages I think there are understandably teething problems, and the application form, does not clearly distinguish between individual and business application.

I am by no means the authorities word on this matter, I however think my set-up may be similar to others and I was told in no uncertain terms, I need to register twice.  Further information can be found at http://www.tpb.gov.au

 

from Heather Smith ~ MYOB Certified Consultant