Phoning the ATO

Phone the ATO superannuation line on 13 10 20 from 8am – 6pm Monday to Friday.

For help in other languages, phone the translating and interpreting service on 13 14 50 or +61 392 688 332 if calling from overseas.

If you are deaf or have a hearing or speech impairment, phone the ATO through the National Relay Service (NRS) using the below numbers and ask for the ATO number you need:

  • TTY users, phone 13 36 77
  • Speak and listen (speech-to-speech relay) users, phone 1300 555 727
  • internet relay users, connect to the NRS.

Setting up a self-managed super fund (SMSF)

Steps Progress

What is an SMSF?

3 mins

Is an SMSF right for you?

6 mins

Setting up an SMSF

1 mins

Choose an SMSF trustee structure

4 mins

Appoint trustees

6 mins

Check your SMSF is an Australian super fund

2 mins

Create a trust deed

2 mins

Hold assets

2 mins

Register your SMSF

3 mins

Set up a bank account

2 mins

Get an electronic service address

1 mins

Create an investment strategy

2 mins

Plan for the future

1 mins

Prepare an exit plan

2 mins

Record-keeping requirements

2 mins

Notify the ATO and ASIC of changes

2 mins

Consider professional advice

2 mins

Help and more information

3 mins

Related courses

1 mins

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