SMSF setup — ACT
Canberra & ACT SMSF setup cost: fixed fee, paperless, ATO-ready
Canberra has one of the highest concentrations of public-sector super in the country, which makes the rollover question the important one. Establishment itself is a fixed fee, entirely online — deed signing, ATO registration, bank account and audit.
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Limited-time new financial year offer — 50% off Individual and Corporate Trustee setup fees. Ends midnight AEST, 30 September 2026.
What a Canberra trustee pays to establish an SMSF
SMSF establishment is governed by federal legislation, so there is no ACT duty on the SMSF deed itself. The two cost levers are (1) individual vs corporate trustee, and (2) whether you need bare-trust documentation for an LRBA property purchase.
For most Canberra trustees, the corporate trustee path is the better long-term choice — cleaner asset separation, easier member changes, and lower personal penalty exposure if the ATO ever issues a penalty. If you hold a defined-benefit interest in PSS or CSS, confirm what can actually be rolled over before you establish the fund.
- Trust deed and product disclosure statement
- ATO registrations: TFN, ABN, GST election
- ASIC corporate trustee registration (optional)
- Investment strategy tailored to the members
- SMSF bank account assistance (Macquarie, ANZ, CBA, NAB, Westpac)
- Digital trustee declarations — no printing or in-person meetings
Frequently asked questions
General advice warning
Figures shown are illustrative only and based on the inputs and assumptions you provide. They are general information, not personal financial product advice. Consider your objectives, financial situation and needs, and seek personal advice from a licensed financial adviser before acting. easySMSF does not hold an Australian Financial Services Licence (AFSL).