How to Run a Successful Cleaning Business in Australia

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How to Run a Successful Cleaning Business in Australia  What You Can Claim & How Trinity Accounting Practice Helps Cleaning Companies Thrive

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Trinity Accounting Practice
✅ Accounting Firm in Beverly Hills
📍 159 Stoney Creek Road Beverly Hills NSW 2209
☎️ 02 9543 6804
🌐 www.trinitygroup.com.au
📅 Book now: https://calendly.com/ramy-hanna

Starting a Cleaning Business in Australia – The Basics

Step 1: Decide on the Type of Cleaning Service
• Residential cleaning (homes, Airbnb turnovers)
• Commercial cleaning (offices, factories, medical centres)
• Industrial cleaning (warehouses, equipment)
• Specialised services (carpets, windows, pressure washing)

Step 2: Choose Your Business Structure
• Sole Trader – simple and low-cost
• Partnership – shared between family or friends
• Company – offers legal protection and scalability
• Trust – helps with asset protection and tax planning

📌 Trinity will advise on the most tax-effective structure for your goals.

Legal Requirements for Cleaning Businesses

• Register for an ABN
• Register for GST if turnover exceeds $75,000
• Get public liability and workers’ comp insurance
• Ensure compliance with Fair Work Australia
• Use service agreements to protect your business

What Tax Deductions Can Cleaning Businesses Claim?

Vehicle and Travel Costs
• Fuel, maintenance, registration
• Insurance, tolls, parking
• Lease interest
• Use a logbook to separate personal vs business use

Equipment and Tools
• Vacuums, mops, pressure washers
• Steamers, ladders, buckets
• Assets may be eligible for instant asset write-off

Cleaning Supplies
• Disinfectants, sprays, detergents
• PPE, gloves, masks
• Bins, cloths, bottles

Protective Workwear and Uniforms
• Branded shirts and pants
• Safety boots, goggles, hi-vis clothing

Mobile Phone and Internet
• Used for scheduling, invoices, client communication

Insurance
• Public liability and equipment insurance
• Workers’ compensation
• Professional indemnity (if applicable)

Marketing Expenses
• Website and SEO
• Flyers, car signage
• Google and Facebook Ads

Software and Subscriptions
• Xero or MYOB
• CRM and booking tools
• Stripe, Square for payments

Accounting and Legal Fees
• BAS and tax return preparation
• Business advice and compliance support

📌 Trinity ensures every eligible deduction is claimed to reduce tax.

Managing Cash Flow and Staying on Top of Finances

Use Cloud Accounting
• Xero or MYOB for invoicing, expenses, payroll, GST, and BAS
• Trinity sets up and trains your team in Xero

Charge Deposits
• Take 20–50% upfront for large or new client jobs
• Set clear payment terms

Separate Finances
• Open a business account
• Keep personal spending separate

Keep Digital Records
• Save invoices and receipts
• Store for at least 5 years to stay ATO-compliant

Hiring and Paying Staff

• Register for PAYG withholding
• Pay superannuation quarterly
• Comply with Fair Work minimum wage and awards
• Provide payslips and track hours accurately

📌 Trinity helps with employment classification and compliance.

Marketing Your Cleaning Business

• List your business on Google Maps
• Run targeted Google Ads for “cleaners near me”
• Advertise on Facebook for local homeowners or business managers
• Drop flyers in local mailboxes and shopfronts
• Offer referral discounts to clients who refer new business

📌 We can refer you to digital marketing experts for setup and management.

How Trinity Accounting Practice Supports Cleaning Businesses Across Australia

Bookkeeping
• Set up and manage Xero or MYOB
• Reconcile transactions
• Send monthly financial reports

BAS, GST & Tax Returns
• Lodge accurate BAS and tax returns
• Claim maximum deductions
• Avoid ATO penalties and late lodgement issues

Payroll & Super
• Weekly or monthly pay runs
• Super lodged on time
• STP compliance and EOFY summaries

Business Growth Advice
• Break-even analysis
• Cash flow forecasting
• Price reviews and profit planning

Tax Planning
• Income structuring
• Prepaid expenses
• Super top-ups
• Review whether a trust or company structure is needed

Real Results – How We Helped Cleaning Clients Grow

Before working with Trinity, many of our clients had:
• No proper accounting system
• Missed tax deadlines
• High GST debts
• No cash flow visibility

Now they enjoy:
✅ Real-time bookkeeping and reports
✅ Proper BAS and tax lodgements
✅ Clear cash flow visibility
✅ More take-home profit
✅ Expansion into new areas and services

Why Choose Trinity Accounting Practice?

✅ We understand cleaners’ needs: flexibility, clarity, and speed
✅ We offer after-hours and weekend support
✅ We work with cleaners across metro and regional Australia
✅ We’re friendly, fast, and speak in plain English
✅ We help you avoid ATO stress and grow sustainably

Ready to Take Your Cleaning Business to the Next Level?

Let’s get your business efficient, profitable, and ATO-compliant — while you focus on running the team and delivering great service.

📍 Visit us at: 159 Stoney Creek Road Beverly Hills NSW 2209
☎️ Call us: 02 9543 6804
🌐 Website: www.trinitygroup.com.au
📅 Book your appointment today: https://calendly.com/ramy-hanna

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📌 Learn more about what we offer: https://www.trinitygroup.com.au/services
📌 Discover the industries we specialise in: https://www.trinitygroup.com.au/niches
📌 Read more tax and accounting tips on our blog: https://www.trinitygroup.com.au/explore-learn

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