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Temporary Activities Sponsor (TAS)
A formal approval that makes businesses eligible to apply for 403, 408, 407 visa subclasses.
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For Temporary Activities Sponsor (TAS)
Approved sponsor requirement
You must be an approved Temporary Activities Sponsor (TAS) to sponsor someone for eligible temporary activities.
5-year approval period
Sponsorship approval lasts 5 years from the date it is granted.
Supports temporary activity sponsorship
TAS provides the sponsorship approval pathway for organisations seeking to support people undertaking approved temporary activities in Australia.
Renewal before expiry
You can apply to renew your sponsorship before your current approval ends.
Stay is visa-dependent
The applicant’s length of stay will depend on the visa they are granted.
For Temporary Activities Sponsor (TAS)
The sponsor must be an eligible organisation, such as an Australian organisation lawfully established and operating in Australia(e.g., company, body corporate, partnership, non-profit, eligible unincorporated body), an Australian government agency, a foreign government agency operating in Australia, an international organisation recognised by Australia, a superyacht operator/owner/captain, a sporting organisation, or a religious institution.
The organisation must be lawfully established and actively engaged in business activities in Australia.
A Trust cannot be a Temporary Activities Sponsor. The Trustee of the Trust must apply and be approved as the sponsor(using the Trustee’s registered name and ABN/ACN).
The Trustee must be an eligible Australian organisation type (e.g., company, body corporate, partnership, non-profit,eligible unincorporated body—excluding individuals/sole traders).
The organisation must demonstrate that it can meet all sponsorship obligations, noting that additional obligations may applydepending on the visa stream or activity type.
The organisation (and associated persons) must have a satisfactory business record, with no adverse information affectingsuitability as a sponsor.
The organisation must comply with Australian laws and must not engage in illegal activities in Australia.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The TAS application must be lodged under the exact legal entity that will hold the sponsorship obligations. If you trade under a business name, that is not the applicant entity by itself. Where a Trust arrangement is involved, the Trustee entity (as named in the trust deed) must apply using the Trustee’s registered ABN/ACN details. Mismatching the entity name, ABN/ACN, or supporting documents is one of the most common reasons applications are delayed.
Approvers look for a consistent, “real-world operations” story. Strong packs align:
- what your business does (services/products),
- where you operate (premises or service area),
- how revenue is generated (contracts/invoices/BAS),
- who delivers the work (staffing/payroll/contractors),
- how the business is managed (director oversight and systems).
The goal is to show the business is genuine, active, and capable—not just registered.
Newer businesses can still be approved, but you should expect higher scrutiny. The most effective approach is to show commercial substance and capacity to comply, using evidence such as:
- business plan aligned to actual operations,
- premises/lease or service agreements,
- signed contracts or service pipeline,
- staffing evidence (employment, payroll, contractor agreements),
- BAS and bank statements that demonstrate trading.
Avoid relying on registrations alone—operational evidence is what carries weight.
Most refusals happen because financial evidence is present but not explained. A strong submission usually includes:
- recent tax return (if available),
- profit & loss and balance sheet (last FY, if available),
- accountant letter (CPA/CA/IPA) summarising ability to meet obligations.
Present it with a short-written explanation connecting the numbers to business reality (cash flow, payroll commitments, seasonality, and how responsibilities will be met).
The sponsor entity remains responsible at all times, even if a third party prepares documents or manages communications. Practically, you should keep internal ownership of:
- evidence integrity and consistency,
- ongoing compliance controls,
- monitoring changes in circumstances,
- record-keeping and reporting readiness.
You should notify changes that affect the sponsor’s identity, operating status, or ability to meet obligations—especially:
- changes to the sponsoring entity structure (ABN/ACN, trustee/director changes),
- business sale or restructuring,
- change of premises or trading status,
- insolvency events or adverse regulatory issues,
- material changes in financial position.
A good internal rule: if it changes what you claimed in the application, it should be reported.
Renewals are generally easier when there are no changes in circumstances and there’s no adverse information. The safest approach is to prepare early and apply well before expiry so you don’t risk a lapse. If your approval expires, you may need to lodge a new sponsorship application rather than a renewal-style variation, which can disrupt planning and timing.
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