Register for betting tax

Betting operators who reach the annual threshold must register for betting tax and lodge monthly and annual returns.

On-course bookmakers only need to lodge and pay betting tax annually once their TWR exceeds the annual threshold.

When to register

You must register for betting tax with us within 7 days of the end of the first month that your TWR equals or exceeds the annual threshold. For example, if your TWR equals or exceeds the annual threshold during March 2024, you must register for betting tax by 7 April 2024.

Before you begin

You’ll need an individual QRO Online account before you can register for betting tax.

You cannot set up a generic account for a company.

See how to create an individual account if you don’t already have one. You’ll need to verify your identity.

How to register online

To register, you will need:

• the betting operator’s name, ABN number and authorisation of licence number
• the date the taxable wagering revenue exceeded the threshold in Queensland.

Once you have created your QRO Online account and it has been validated, you can register for betting tax.

1. Log in to QRO Online.
2. Select the Registration tile from the QRO Online homepage.
3. Select Betting tax registration form.
4. Enter the betting tax operator’s ABN and click the magnifying icon to search.
5. The betting tax service address can be a street or a postal address.
   • If the business address and service address are the same, enter the address in the search field or complete the business address field.
   • If the business address and service address are not the same, enter the address in the search field or complete the business address field.
6. Click Save as draft or Next to continue.
7. Complete the details of the betting tax operations and the date the taxable wagering revenue exceeded the threshold in Queensland.
8. Click Save as draft or Next to continue.
9. You will see your contact details displayed if you have a contact card for your QRO Online account.
   • Save the form and select Review from the lower-right corner.
   • Fix any errors before continuing. Errors will display as an exclamation mark in the top right corner.
   • Select Submit to lodge the registration. Once the form has been submitted, you can’t edit or delete it.

What happens next

Once we have processed your application, we will send a confirmation letter with instructions for your QRO Online account. After you receive our letter, you can activate your registration in QRO Online.

You must lodge a return and pay your betting tax within 21 days of the last day of the return period. Lodge your returns in QRO Online.

To help you get your betting tax right, we’ll email notifications about important changes and reminders. Remember to keep your contact details in QRO Online up to date.

To check the status of your application, select the Registration tile.

• Draft: Your application has been saved but not submitted for processing. Select Register to continue with the form and submit.
• Pending: We are processing your application, and you don’t need to do anything yet. You can select View form to see the details.
• Submitted: Your application has been processed. Click Activate and enter your client number.

Also consider…

• Read the Betting Tax Act 2018.
• Find out how to lodge betting tax returns.