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The ATO SBSCH Transition Guide

Your step-by-step guide to moving from the ATO Small Business Super Clearing House before 1 July 2026
June 23, 2026
The ATO SBSCH Transition Guide

If your business is currently using the ATO Small Business Superannuation Clearing House (SBSCH), now is the time to prepare for the change.

The SBSCH will permanently close on 30 June 2026, meaning businesses will no longer be able to use the service to process super contributions. At the same time, the introduction of Payday Super from 1 July 2026 means employers will need a new way to manage super contributions moving forward.

For many small businesses, the challenge isn't just choosing a replacement solution. It's making sure important records are downloaded, employee information is accurate, and internal processes are ready before the deadline arrives.

To help make the transition easier, we've created the ATO SBSCH Closing Checklist, a practical resource designed specifically for businesses currently using the ATO clearing house.

What's Included in the Checklist?

This free checklist walks you through the key steps businesses should complete before the SBSCH closes, including:

• Downloading important SBSCH records

• Saving employee super fund information

• Reviewing employee and SMSF details

• Connecting to the ATO for stapled super fund requests

• Preparing for more frequent super contribution processing under Payday Super

• Completing your first contribution before the changes take effect

• Following a practical transition checklist designed to help avoid last-minute issues

The guide is designed to be straightforward, practical and easy to work through with your bookkeeper, BAS agent or payroll team.

Who Is This Checklist For?

This resource is ideal for:

  • Small business owners
  • Employers currently using the ATO SBSCH
  • Bookkeepers and BAS agents
  • Payroll administrators
  • Finance and operations teams

If you're still using the ATO Small Business Superannuation Clearing House, this checklist will help you understand the steps required before the service closes and ensure you're ready for what's next.

Download the ATO SBSCH Closing Checklist

Don't leave your SBSCH transition until the last minute.

Download the checklist today and work through the key actions before 30 June 2026.

For Small Businesses
Quarterly super payments will no longer apply. Under Payday Super, contributions need to be processed each pay run, with payments required to be received by the super fund within 7 business days of payday.

This means super becomes part of your regular payroll process. You’ll need a system that can handle frequent submissions, maintain accurate employee data, and provide visibility over payment status, not just at quarter end.
For Bookkeepers & Accountants
For those managing multiple clients, Payday Super increases both volume and complexity. Instead of quarterly lodgements, super needs to be processed alongside every client pay run.

A centralised approach, with multi-entity access, bulk processing, and clear visibility over submissions, fund receipt, and any issues, becomes critical to keeping things running smoothly.