Super for the self-employed and sole traders
As your own boss, you can still enjoy the security of super.
Manage your own contributions to ensure a confident and secure future.
How much super do I need to pay myself?
As someone who is self-employed or a sole trader, paying your own super gives you the freedom to make regular or lump sum payments into a super fund. This can be very helpful depending on how much cash is flowing into and out of your business each month or quarter.
With the help of our Retirement income calculator, you can work out what your future income will look like, with and without super. As a guide, employers are required to contribute quarterly at least 11.5% of an employee's earnings to super.
There are limits to how much you can contribute each financial year and it’s important to stay under your contribution caps to avoid paying extra tax.
How to pay your own super
Join as a CareSuper member where you can then make a one-off payment or set up regular payments via:
BPAY®
It’s quick and easy with BPAY. View your personalised BPAY details in Member Online or call 1800 005 166.
Cheque
Complete the Make a super contribution form , attach your cheque (payable to CareSuper) and send to CareSuper, GPO Box 1547, Hobart TAS 7001.
Important: To make personal after-tax contributions you’ll need to provide us with your tax file number. You can provide this in Member Online.
