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NDIS Registration · Sole Traders

Sole trader? Mandatory registration is coming July 2027.

Around 60,000 unregistered sole-trader support workers will need to register by July 2027. The cheapest pathway: Verification audit + Provider Scale's $999 done-for-you package. Total cost under $4,000. Total time investment: 30 hours over 60 days.

The Real Problem

Why most sole traders are avoiding the issue (and why that's expensive).

"I'm too small to bother"

If you serve plan-managed or NDIA-managed participants, mandatory registration applies to you regardless of size. Solo or 200-person, the rule is the same.

"I don't know where to start"

Self-assessment template, 4 Practice Standards modules, audit body engagement, evidence binder, mock audit, real audit. The pathway is unclear if you've never done it.

"I can't afford $5K-$30K consultancy"

Most consultants quote $5,000 to $30,000 for sole-trader registration. Provider Scale's $999 done-for-you replaces that at 80% lower cost.

"I'll lose my participants if I don't register"

Correct. From July 2027, you can't invoice for many service types as an unregistered provider. Existing participants will need to find alternatives.

The Sole-Trader Pathway

The fastest path from unregistered to registered.

01

Free Compliance Health Check

30-minute call where we audit your current setup against the Practice Standards. Identify your top 3-5 gaps. No obligation.

02

$999 done-for-you package

Customised policy pack (25-40 documents), self-assessment completed, application lodgement, mock audit, audit-day support. You pay the auditor fee separately ($1,500-$3,000).

03

60-day delivery

From kickoff to audit submission: 60 days. Most consultants take 4-6 months. Compressed timeline because we've systematised the process.

04

Verification audit (cheaper, faster)

Sole traders typically face Verification audit (desk only, no site visit). $1,500-$3,000 fee. 4-6 weeks turnaround. Lowest-risk audit pathway.

05

Audit-day attendance

We sit with you on audit day (in-person or via video). Answer auditor questions, manage evidence flow, prevent the panic moments that cause non-conformities.

What This Looks Like in Practice

From unregistered to NDIS Provider Number in 90 days.

Most sole-trader registrations through Provider Scale take 60-90 days end-to-end. Total investment: $999 (us) + $1,500-$3,000 (auditor) + ~30 hours of your time across the engagement.

$999
Provider Scale package fee (vs $5K-$30K consultancy)
60 days
From kickoff to audit submission
30 hours
Your time across the entire engagement
80%+
Issues we catch in mock audit before real audit
The Deliverables

What you actually get for $999.

  • Customised Policy Pack (25-40 docs)All 4 Practice Standards modules covered. Tailored to your specific service scope - not generic templates.
  • Self-Assessment CompletedWe complete the NDIS Commission self-assessment template against your business. You sign, we lodge.
  • Application Lodged with CommissionWe submit through the NDIS Commission Provider Portal. Track status, respond to queries from Commission.
  • Auditor Selection & EngagementWe recommend approved Quality Auditors based on your service type and location. Help you negotiate quotes.
  • Mock Audit (Catches 80%+ of Issues)We run the audit your real auditor will run. Find the gaps before the real auditor does. Most providers fix 5-10 issues this way.
  • Audit-Day AttendanceWe're with you on audit day (in-person or video). Manage the evidence flow, brief your team, prevent panic mistakes.
  • Post-Audit Non-Conformity ClosureIf any non-conformities are raised, we help close them within the 90-day window. No extra cost.
  • Free Compliance Health Check UpfrontBefore you commit a dollar, we do a 30-minute audit of your current state and tell you honestly if registration is right for you.
Total Investment
$3,500
all in
$999 Provider Scale + $1,500-$3,000 auditor fee. Full registration pathway. Compare to Provider Plus $5K+ or DIY 80-120 hours.
$3.5K $8K-$12K $15K-$30K Provider Scale Mid-tier Premium

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