There is no need to stress! e-PayDay Go Award-centric payroll software ensures you effortlessly comply with the ATO Payday Super requirements and the Fair Work Voluntary Small Business Wage Compliance Code.
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Simple, ATO-Registered Single Touch Payroll (STP) Software
The stress-free way to manage Australian payroll compliance—built for small business.
If you are looking for an ATO-registered STP Phase 2 compliant solution that doesn’t require a degree in accounting, you’re in the right place. e-PayDay FREEPAY® streamlines your reporting obligations, ensuring every pay run is submitted accurately and on time, directly to the ATO.
Why Small Businesses Choose e-PayDay FREEPAY® for STP?
Most payroll systems are over-complicated and overpriced. e-PayDay FREEPAY® is different. We focus on the features Australian micro-employers actually need to stay safe:
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100% STP Phase 2 Compliant: Automatically handles disaggregated gross, allowance itemisation, and employment basis reporting.
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Ready for Payday Super: Built-in workflows to support the 2026 Payday Super mandate, ensuring your super liabilities are calculated and reported every pay day.
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Fair Work Integrated: Unlike other "cheap" tools, we include Fair Work Award integration to keep your pay rates compliant.
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One-Click Finalisation: End-of-year finalisation is a breeze. No more annual payment summaries—everything is updated in your employees' myGov accounts instantly.
e-PayDay FREEPAY® vs. The "Big Five" (2026 Comparison)
Don't get locked into expensive monthly subscriptions just to stay ATO compliant. Here is how e-PayDay FREEPAY® compares to the most popular payroll providers in Australia:
Mastering STP Phase 2 Without the Headaches
STP Phase 2 changed the way you report to the ATO. You are now required to break down "Gross Income" into specific categories. e-PayDay FREEPAY® handles this "disaggregation" automatically behind the scenes.
Using outdated payroll software may result in incomplete or rejected submissions. Ensure you use a payroll program that is continually developed to keep up with the never-ending stream of regulatory changes.
e-PayDay FREEPAY® supports full STP Phase 2 reporting compliance, aligns with current ATO specifications, and is constantly updated.
Are You Meeting These 6 STP Phase 2 Requirements?
Most small businesses in Australia are still catching up with the expanded reporting rules. e-PayDay FREEPAY® ensures you tick every box:
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Disaggregation of Gross: Are you separating bonuses and overtime from ordinary earnings?
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Employment Basis: Is every staff member correctly flagged as either Full-Time, Part-Time, or Casual?
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Income Stream Classifications: Are you correctly reporting Working Holiday Makers or Closely Held Payees?
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Tax Treatment Codes: Do your lodgements include the mandatory 6-character tax treatment codes?
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Country Codes: Do you ensure the correct country codes are reported for Working Holiday Makers and Foreign Employees?
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Separation Reasons: Are you reporting why an employee left (e.g., redundancy vs. resignation) directly to the ATO?
Don't risk ATO penalties. e-PayDay FREEPAY® automates these fields so you don't have to manually code every pay run.
Learn more in our Single Touch Payroll Australia guide.
Ready for Payday Super (July 2026)
The Australian Government has announced that from 1 July 2026, employers will be required to pay their employees' super at the same time as their wages.
This is a massive shift from the current quarterly payment system. e-PayDay FREEPAY® is already ahead of the curve. Our software is being optimised to ensure that when the 2026 deadline hits, your STP reporting and Super payments happen in one seamless motion.
Cashflow Visibility: See exactly what you owe in super, every single pay cycle.
Reduced Liability: Avoid the massive "quarterly sting" by keeping up with payments in real-time.
Automatic ATO Sync: Your super liabilities are reported via STP, keeping your records 100% accurate.
Tailored STP Solutions for Every Australian Industry
Whether you’re running a local cafe in Brisbane or a consultancy in Sydney, e-PayDay FREEPAY® scales with your specific needs:
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Retail & Hospitality: Manage casual loadings, penalty rates and varied shift hours with ease.
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Professional Services: Simple reporting for Directors and office staff.
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Tradies & Contractors: Handle varied Allowances (Tool, Travel, Laundry) as required for STP Phase 2.
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NFP & Charities: Manage specific tax-exempt components and salary packaging reporting.
We are consistently ranked among the best payroll software for small business in Australia because we focus on the unique needs of Australian employers rather than being an Accounting software "extra".
Beyond Reporting: A Complete Payroll Solution
e-PayDay FREEPAY® isn't just an "STP Portal"—it's a full payroll engine designed for the Australian landscape.
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Digital Payslips: Automatically generate and send compliant payslips to your staff.
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Employment Basis Tracking: Correctly report Full-Time, Part-Time, or Casual status as required by Phase 2 rules.
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Secure Cloud Storage: Your data is protected by bank-level encryption and stored on secure Australian-based servers.
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Australian Support: Based in Queensland, our team understands the local tax system and is here to help when you need it.
Beyond just reporting to the ATO, we help you stay on the right side of the law with built-in tools for Fair Work Award compliance and the Voluntary Small Business Wage Compliance Code.
How It Works (3 Steps to Compliance)
We’ve removed the "manual" from payroll. You can go from sign-up to your first ATO lodgement in under 15 minutes.
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Set Up: Enter your ABN and employee details (TFN/Super).
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Process: Run your payroll. e-PayDay FREEPAY® calculates PAYG and Super Guarantee automatically.
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Lodge: Click "Lodge to ATO." Your data is encrypted and sent directly to the ATO's Digital Service Provider (DSP) network.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is STP reporting mandatory for my business?
Yes. Every Australian employer, even those with only one employee, must report payroll data to the ATO through STP-enabled software each pay day.
Does FreePay support the new Payday Super rules?
Absolutely. We have built our workflow to align with the upcoming 2026 Payday Super requirements, making the transition seamless for your business.
Can I switch from Xero or Payroller?
Yes! You can export your employee data and import it into e-PayDay FREEPAY®. Many of our users switch to us to save on monthly subscription costs while maintaining full compliance and gaining Fair Work award automation.