NDIS Provider Registration Cost 2025
Estimate the total cost of becoming a registered NDIS provider. Calculate audit fees, insurance, and application costs based on your service offerings.
Typical Cost Ranges
Verification vs Certification
Verification Audit
Lower-cost option for 1-2 low-risk registration groups. Desktop-based review.
Certification Audit
Required for high-risk groups (behaviour support, SIL, SDA) or 3+ groups. Includes site visits.
Note: Actual costs vary by auditor and circumstances. Get quotes from multiple approved auditors. Prices are estimates for 2025.
Estimate Your Registration Costs
Select your intended registration groups and business details.
More groups = higher audit costs. Common groups: Daily Personal Activities, Community Participation, Transport.
Multiple locations increase certification audit costs due to site visits.
Estimated Registration Costs
Upfront Costs
$3,782
one-time
Annual Costs
$3,500
ongoing/year
One-Time Setup Costs
Annual Ongoing Costs
3-Year Cost Projection
*Mid-term audit may be required for certification
Next Steps
- 1 Complete the NDIS Worker Screening Check
- 2 Register for an ABN and set up your business structure
- 3 Develop policies and procedures (Quality & Safeguarding)
- 4 Apply through the NDIS Commission portal
Frequently Asked Questions
NDIS provider registration costs typically range from $5,000 to $30,000+ depending on your services:
| Cost Component | Amount |
|---|---|
| Suitability Assessment (NDIS Commission) | $282 |
| Verification Audit (1-2 groups) | $3,000-$6,000 |
| Certification Audit (3+ or high-risk groups) | $8,000-$25,000+ |
| Public Liability Insurance (annual) | $1,000-$3,000 |
| Professional Indemnity Insurance (annual) | $800-$2,500 |
| Aspect | Verification | Certification |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | $3,000-$6,000 | $8,000-$25,000+ |
| For whom | 1-2 low-risk groups | 3+ groups or high-risk |
| Process | Desktop review | On-site visits |
| Duration | 2-4 weeks | 4-8 weeks |
| Re-audit | Every 3 years | Every 3 years + mid-term |
High-risk groups requiring certification: Behaviour support, SIL, SDA, early childhood, specialist services.
NDIS audit costs vary based on several factors:
- Verification audit: $3,000-$6,000 (small providers, 1-2 groups)
- Certification audit: $8,000-$25,000+ (larger providers, high-risk services)
Factors that increase costs:
- Number of registration groups
- Number of service locations
- Complexity of services
- Geographic spread
Tip: Get quotes from at least 3 approved auditors to compare prices.
Yes, insurance is mandatory for NDIS providers:
- Public Liability Insurance - Minimum $10 million cover. Protects against claims from third parties. Cost: $1,000-$3,000/year.
- Professional Indemnity Insurance - Covers claims arising from your professional services. Cost: $800-$2,500/year.
- Workers' Compensation - Required if you employ staff. Cost varies by state and payroll.
Some insurers specialise in NDIS provider insurance - shop around for competitive quotes.
NDIS provider registration typically takes 3-6 months from start to finish:
| Stage | Timeframe |
|---|---|
| Preparation (policies, procedures, insurance) | 2-4 weeks |
| Application submission | 1-2 days |
| Suitability assessment | 2-4 weeks |
| Audit scheduling | 2-4 weeks |
| Audit process | 1-4 weeks |
| NDIS Commission review | 4-8 weeks |
Tip: Start preparing policies and procedures while waiting for earlier stages to complete.
Common registration groups for support work:
| Code | Group Name | Services |
|---|---|---|
| 0104 | Daily Personal Activities | Personal care, showering, dressing |
| 0107 | Daily Life Tasks | Household tasks, meal prep |
| 0125 | Community Participation | Social activities, community access |
| 0117 | Development of Life Skills | Skill building, independence training |
These are verification-level groups. You only need certification-level if you add high-risk services.