How much does SMSF administration cost in NSW, Victoria, Queensland or WA?

The same in every state. easySMSF charges $139/month ($1,668/year) with the independent audit included, whether your fund is in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth, Adelaide, Hobart, Canberra or Darwin. Any external fund or company charges are separate.

Do I need a local SMSF administrator in my state?

No. SMSF administration is national rather than state-based. Everything is signed and managed online, so regional and interstate trustees receive the same service and fixed fee as Ultimo clients.

What annual work does easySMSF prepare?

We prepare the annual accounts, member statements and return information after you have reviewed the records and signed the trustee declaration. We also coordinate the independent audit.

Will I have to chase my old accountant for paperwork?

No. Once you sign the authority, we contact your previous administrator directly, request the prior-year financials, member balances and the trust deed, and follow up until we have what we need.

What does the switch actually cost?

The switch itself is free — there's no setup, transfer or onboarding fee. You simply start paying the standard $139/month ongoing administration fee from the day we take over.

When is the best time of year to switch?

Any time. Most trustees switch mid-year so the new financial year is fully ours, but we frequently take over mid-year and tidy up the part-year accounts at no extra charge. Outstanding prior-year returns are separate and quoted as a one-off catch-up fee.

Do I have to change my SMSF's bank account or broker?

No. Your fund keeps the same bank account, trust deed and investments. We take over the accounts, annual return preparation and audit coordination.

What if my fund is behind on lodgements?

We handle catch-up work too. Tell us how many years are outstanding and we'll quote a one-off catch-up fee on top of the monthly admin — no surprises.

Is the audit really included?

Yes. An independent external SMSF auditor reviews your fund each year and that fee is bundled into your monthly administration charge.

SMSF Administration & Switching

Make SMSF administration easier.

We simplify the records, annual accounts, return preparation and independent audit coordination — without restricting your fund to a narrow investment platform.

Simple

online administration

Global

markets through IBKR

Specialists

SMSF is all we do

Sound familiar?

Slow responses or hard-to-reach accountants
Too much time spent organising records and compliance paperwork
Year-end paperwork chaos and constant document requests
Generalist accountants who don't specialise in SMSFs
Outdated processes that still rely on printing and posting
Platforms that limit your broker, bank or investment markets

There's a better way.

A specialist, paperless service that reduces admin without narrowing your investment choices.

100% investment autonomy

Your SMSF, your rules

Some bundled SMSF platforms limit the available broker, bank account or investment markets. easySMSF gives you another model: global market access through Interactive Brokers (IBKR), or the ability to retain another supported provider. You choose your broker, your bank and your investments.

Questions to ask any bundled platform

Can I choose or retain my broker?
Which Australian and global markets can I access?
Can I choose where the fund's cash is held?
Does the provider benefit when I trade or hold cash?

easySMSF

150+ markets across 33 countries through IBKR
Other supported brokers and banks can be retained
No brokerage commissions or trading rebates to easySMSF
No cash-account margin paid to easySMSF

Investment availability, account eligibility, fees and rates vary by provider. Check the actual market access, cash-account terms and any commercial relationships before choosing an SMSF platform.

Why trustees switch to easySMSF

We service brand new funds and existing SMSFs that need a better administrator. Either way, you get the same specialist, paperless service.

SMSF specialists

We don't do anything else. SMSF administration, compliance and tax — every day, all year.

One connected process

Fund records, annual accounts, return preparation and audit coordination are managed through one service.

Independent audit included

Coordinated annually with an independent third-party auditor — fee included in your monthly admin.

Less year-end chasing

Connected data feeds and year-round records reduce the document scramble at annual reporting time.

Responsive support

Real people, fast replies, and clear answers — the way professional service should work.

100% paperless

Sign and submit everything online. No printing, no scanning, no posting.

What's included every year

A complete annual service for your fund — covered by your fixed monthly fee.

Annual SMSF financial statements

Member account balance calculations

Annual fund return preparation

Coordination with independent third-party auditor

Audit fee included

Actuarial support included (if required)

Pension minimum drawdown calculations (if required)

Pension reporting support (if required)

SMSFs in Australia

Over half a million Australians have already taken control of their super.

Self-managed super funds are now one of the largest segments of the Australian retirement system — and they're growing every quarter. If you're still in a default industry or retail fund, you may be missing out on the control, transparency and investment choice that more than a million Australians already enjoy.

599,678

SMSFs

established across Australia

1.1M+

members

managing their own retirement

$748B

in assets

held inside Australian SMSFs

Source: ATO Self-managed super fund quarterly statistical report, latest release.

SMSF administration costs by state and territory

SMSFs are regulated federally by the ATO, so your administration fee and the government charges are the same whether your fund is in Sydney, Melbourne, Perth or Darwin. There is no state-based loading, no travel fee and no regional surcharge — the table below is the complete annual cost of running a standard fund with easySMSF in every Australian state and territory.

Annual SMSF administration cost by Australian state and territory
State / territory	Capital	easySMSF admin (incl. audit)	Annual total, corporate trustee	Local note
New South Wales (NSW)	Sydney	$139/mo ($1,668/yr)	$1,994	Our Ultimo office is the easySMSF head office, but every fund is administered online.
Victoria (VIC)	Melbourne	$139/mo ($1,668/yr)	$1,994	Melbourne trustees switch to us remotely — no office visit and no paperwork by post.
Queensland (QLD)	Brisbane	$139/mo ($1,668/yr)	$1,994	Brisbane, Gold Coast and regional QLD funds are all administered on the same fixed fee.
Western Australia (WA)	Perth	$139/mo ($1,668/yr)	$1,994	AWST time-zone support — we work to your business hours for signing and lodgement.
South Australia (SA)	Adelaide	$139/mo ($1,668/yr)	$1,994	Adelaide trustees pay exactly the same fixed monthly fee as Sydney trustees.
Tasmania (TAS)	Hobart	$139/mo ($1,668/yr)	$1,994	Fully remote onboarding — Tasmanian funds are never charged a travel or regional loading.
Australian Capital Territory (ACT)	Canberra	$139/mo ($1,668/yr)	$1,994	Canberra funds, including public-sector members rolling out of PSS/CSS, are welcome.
Northern Territory (NT)	Darwin	$139/mo ($1,668/yr)	$1,994	Darwin and regional NT funds are administered online with the same audit inclusion.

Annual totals add the ATO SMSF supervisory levy ($259) and, for corporate trustees, the ASIC annual review fee for a special purpose company ($67). Both are government charges passed through at cost.
With individual trustees there is no ASIC review fee, so the annual total is $1,927.
Funds holding property under an LRBA are administered on our Premium tier at $194/month.

Compare against your current provider →Full pricing →

Switching is effortless

You don't need to chase your old accountant or wrangle paperwork. We coordinate the handover from your existing administrator, end-to-end.

Tell us about your fund

Share a few basic details about your existing SMSF and your current administrator.

We handle the handover

We contact your previous accountant, collect prior-year financials, and transition records — paperlessly.

Your fund, properly managed

We take over your annual accounts, tax return and audit coordination — at a fixed monthly fee.

Common questions about switching

The answers most trustees ask before moving their SMSF administration to us.

Related SMSF guides

Switching is one part of the picture. If you're still weighing things up, these explain the full cost and process:

SMSF setup cost in Australia →
What it costs to establish a new SMSF, individual vs corporate trustee.
SMSF administration fees explained →
How fixed-fee admin compares to percentage-based providers.
SMSF audit fees (audit included) →
Why our admin fee includes the independent audit, not as an extra invoice.
SMSF audit: rules, process & timing →
What the auditor checks, the 45-day appointment rule and the evidence to have ready.
How to set up an SMSF →
The six-step setup process, trustee choice and what's included.
Start your SMSF application →
Set up a new fund online and continue with fixed-fee administration.
Specialist SMSF accountant →
Why an SMSF specialist accountant is different from a generalist.

Ready to switch your SMSF?

Get in touch and we'll handle the handover from your existing administrator.