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Employers, start prepping now for SBSCH closure

Alternative providers to the Small Business Superannuation Clearing House (SBSCH)

Employers should start preparing for the permanent closure of the Small Business Superannuation Clearing House (SBSCH) on 1 July 2026.

By acting now to find an alternative service, employers will:

  • have an established process in place to pay super guarantee (SG) for the March and June quarters (if they currently pay quarterly);
  • reduce the risk of late payment of SG for the June 2026 quarter due date (28 July), as the SBSCH will already be closed;
  • have more time to set up their business cash flow to enable frequent payments of SG; and
  • have finalised payments and downloaded any reports from the SBSCH before it closes permanently.

Employers that are still using the SBSCH should be aware of the following key dates.

  • 10 December 2025 — Super payments, along with instructions, must be received by 5.30pm AEDT on this date. The ATO says payments received after this time will be processed from 2 January 2026.
  • 28 January 2026 — December 2025 SG quarterly payments due date.
  • February to March 2026 — Employers should move to an alternative option to the SBSCH.
  • 28 April 2026 — March 2026 SG quarterly payments due date.
  • 30 June 2026 — Final day for employers to use the service, make final payments and download reports.
  • 1 July 2026 — SBSCH no longer available.

Employers may already have other options readily available so they can exit from using the SBSCH ahead of time. Check your existing software and payroll packages, as these may already include super functions you can use to pay SG. Otherwise, look for options from super funds or digital service providers offering payroll services, software or commercial clearing houses.

Need help choosing the right super payment solution before the SBSCH closes? Get in touch with the Omnis team for guidance and support.

Reminder of December 2025 Quarter Superannuation Guarantee (‘SG’)

As noted above, employee super contributions for the quarter ending 31 December 2025 must be received by the relevant super funds by 28 January 2026. 

If the correct amount of SG is not paid by an employer on time, they will be liable to pay the SG charge, which includes a penalty and interest component.

The SG rate is 12% for the 2026 income year (increased from 11.5% for the 2025 income year).

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Justin Flavel

Managing Director

Justin’s experience spans across 20 years in accounting, financial analysis and general business practice.

Although born and bred on the land, Justin’s interest was more in spreadsheets, ledgers, and finance which led him to attend university. In 1992, Justin graduated with a Bachelor of Business majoring in Accounting and Finance. As well as qualifying as a CPA member and becoming a Fellow of the Taxation Institute of Australia, he began gaining practical experience in small and mid-tier accounting practices.

During the late 90s, Justin decided to expand his horizons and travel through Europe. It was during this time that he seized the opportunity to expand his knowledge on the workings of large organisations by taking on roles in multinational corporations.

Today, Justin’s passion is in facilitating businesses to grow and evolve. His focus is on acting in the role of business mentor to help clients develop the full potential of their businesses. He joins clients on their unique journey, and provides the tools and knowledge they need along the way to make the right decisions.

Justin’s aim for his clients parallels his own philosophy and personal journey—focusing on his own career growth and business success while maintaining balance in his life with his wife and three daughters.

Omnis Group Managing Director - Justin Flavel