July 2025 Business Calendar: Key Dates and Tips for Australian Small Business Owners

July 2025 is here, marking the start of a brand-new financial year for Australian small business owners.

Staying across your key dates this month is essential for keeping your business compliant, your team looked after, and your systems up to date.

Here’s your quick guide to what’s due this July.

Key Dates for July 2025:

📌 Stay organised and ahead of your deadlines.

📅 1st July — Super Guarantee rate increases to 12%:

The Super Guarantee rate rises from 11.5% to 12% for the 2025–26 financial year. Check your payroll software and systems to ensure super contributions are calculated at the new rate.

📅 14th July — 2025 FY STP Finalisation:

Finalise your Single Touch Payroll (STP) for the 2025 financial year so your employees can lodge their tax returns with the correct info.

📅 21st July — June Monthly BAS/IAS:

Your Business Activity Statement (BAS) or Instalment Activity Statement (IAS) for June is due. Lodge and pay on time to avoid penalties.

📅 28th July — 2025 Payroll Tax Annual Reconciliation:

If you’re registered for payroll tax, your annual reconciliation needs to be lodged by this date.

📅 28th July — June Quarter BAS (paper lodger):

If you lodge your BAS quarterly and still use paper forms, your June quarter BAS is due today.

📅 28th July — June Quarter Employee Super Contributions Due:

Make sure your employees’ June quarter super contributions are received by their funds by this date to meet Super Guarantee obligations.

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July Business Tips from HelloLedger:

🔍 Review Payroll Settings:

With the Super Guarantee rate now at 12%, confirm your payroll software is up to date and your team are paid correctly.

📊 STP Finalisation:

STP finalisation is your chance to check that employee wages, tax withheld and super have been reported accurately for the year.

💼 Plan for BAS & Payroll Tax:

Use this month to tidy up any reconciliations and stay ahead of your BAS and payroll tax due dates.

🕒 Pay Super On Time:

Late super payments can mean lost tax deductions and penalties — make payments ahead of 28 July to allow for processing times.

🚀 Set Up for a Successful New Year:

The start of the financial year is the perfect time to review your systems, budgets, and goals. Use July to get organised so you can make confident decisions and stay ahead all year long.

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At HelloLedger, we’re here to make staying compliant and stress-free as your business heads into another successful year.

Let’s set you up with the right systems and advice so you can make this your best year yet.

Reach out if you’d like a hand with payroll, BAS, super, or planning ahead — we’re here to help! 🌟📑💼

Let’s chat today! 💬📞

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