Stapled Super Fund Request (ATO Online Services)

Issuing authority

Australian Taxation Office

Official source

How to apply

1. Give the new employee the Standard Choice of Super Fund form (NAT 13080) and allow 28 days for the employee to return it.
2. If the employee does not return a completed choice form, log in to ATO Online Services for Business (business.gov.au) or Online Services for Individuals (myGov) — or via your tax or BAS agent in Online Services for Agents.
3. Ensure you have lodged at least one Single Touch Payroll (STP) event or a Tax File Number (TFN) declaration for the employee — this is required before the ATO can return a stapled fund result.
4. Navigate to the employee commencement section and enter the employee's details to submit a stapled super fund request — results are typically returned within minutes.
5. For bulk requests (multiple employees), download and complete the bulk request template (n75759.01-2026) and submit it via the Secure mail function; responses are returned via Secure mail.
6. If the ATO returns a stapled fund, direct the employee's super contributions to that fund.
7. If no stapled fund exists, use your default super fund for that employee.
8. Document the request and the ATO's response and retain records for at least five years.

Related topics

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