Update: Closure of the ATO Small Business Superannuation Clearing House

As part of the transition to Payday Super, the ATO has announced that the Small Business Superannuation Clearing House (SBSCH) will permanently close on 1 July 2026.

If your business currently uses the SBSCH to make employee super guarantee (SG) contributions, it’s important to start planning for an alternative process well before that date. 

The ATO recommends ensuring that:

• you have a new system in place to process SG for the March and June 2026 quarters;
• there is no risk of late payment for the June 2026 quarter (due 28 July 2026), as the SBSCH will already be closed; and
• you have time to download and retain any required reports from the SBSCH.
• your existing payroll or accounting software may already include a super payment function. Otherwise, consider options offered by super funds, digital service providers or commercial clearing houses.

The closure aligns with the start of Payday Super from 1 July 2026, under which employers will be required to pay super for employees each payday rather than quarterly (refer our earlier update in relation to getting ready for Payday Super).

Preparing for this change

Please feel free to reach out to your Vincents adviser if you require any assistance with this upcoming change, or the implementation of the Payday Super regime.