Verdict
Choose based on staff headcount and growth plans. Single Person is cheaper and faster; Small Org is needed if you have employees. You can transition at 3-year re-registration.
NDIS Comparison
Single Person Registration Class vs Small Org Registration Class
Choose based on staff headcount and growth plans. Single Person is cheaper and faster; Small Org is needed if you have employees. You can transition at 3-year re-registration.
Single Person Registration Class
Best for: Sole-trader support workers or very small 1-2 person operations (<$200K revenue)
Pros
- Lower audit cost ($1.5K-$3K)
- Faster Verification audit (4-8 weeks)
- Simpler governance (just you)
- Lower ongoing compliance burden
- Cheaper path to registration
Cons
- Cannot employ other staff (sole provider only)
- Can't scale past yourself
- Transition to Small Org at 3-year re-registration (audit cost and delay)
Small Org Registration Class
Best for: Providers with 3+ staff members or expecting to grow quickly
Pros
- Can employ multiple support workers
- Faster scaling of revenue
- Transition from Single Person is possible
- Can add staff anytime
- Smoother path if you plan growth
Cons
- Higher audit cost ($3K-$8K)
- Certification audit (Stage 1 + Stage 2, 16-26 weeks)
- More complex governance and HR
- Ongoing compliance more complex