Company Groups

Many organizations include more than one company. To comply with Australian tax regulations, many states require employers to group all companies that are associated with a single organization together, and to specify a DGE. The DGE is the principal payer within a given company group. Many states offer greater tax benefits to organizations that use a DGE.

Note: Not all states require the use of company groups and DGEs. However, some states require that organizations, even those that do not include multiple companies, use company groups and DGEs. Contact your local taxing authority to determine whether you need to define company groups and DGEs for your organizations.