Establish a new SMSF
Full online application for a new fund. Establishment documentation and ATO registrations handled as part of setup.
- Free establishment*
- Free first financial year*
- Fixed ongoing admin fee
Licensed SMSF · AustraliaLicensed SMSF administration · Australia-wideSelf-managed super funds,administered at scale.
Your super, for the long stretch. Fixed-fee establishment and annual compliance — accounting, tax return and audit — under a licensed national platform.
Free setup* · Free first year* · Fixed ongoing annual fee
Platform at a glance
- Members entrusted
- 35,000+
- Operating since
- 2006
- Regulatory standing
- AFSL 340762
- Coverage
- National
Same licensed provider group
National online SMSF admin
Tax Agent · AUSTRAC registered
Melbourne-based, Australia-wide
Regulatory & structural credentials
AFSL 340762
Australian Financial Services Licence
Tax Practitioners Board
Registered Tax Agent
AML / CTF compliance
AUSTRAC registered
Assets held in your SMSF’s name
Asset safekeeping
Credentials
Built on a licensed national SMSF administration platform
Licensed operator
AFSL 340762
Tax practitioner
Registered Tax Agent
AML/CTF
AUSTRAC registered
National platform
Since 2006 · 35,000+ members
Scale & capability
Built like a national platform — not a corner shop.
Laterpath is a brand of the same licensed SMSF administration business that has served DIY trustees for nearly two decades.
- Members
- 35,000+
- Years
- 18+
- Fixed annual fee
- 1
- National service
- AU
Entrusted to the licensed platform group
Operating SMSF administration since 2006
Core compliance — not priced per transaction
Online platform serving trustees Australia-wide
Ecosystem partners
Integrated banking, broking, lending and insurance pathways — optional, not compulsory.
- ANZ
- CMC Markets / ebroking
- ING
- Liberty Financial
- AIA
Transparent pricing
Clear fees. No mystery invoices.
Fixed-fee SMSF administration designed to be understood in minutes — not after you open the fund.
SMSF establishment
FREE
Trust deed, trustee docs, ATO registrations and core establishment pack.
First financial year
FREE
Accounting, tax return and audit for year one when activation conditions are met.
Ongoing annual fee
$1,599
Fixed AUD fee incl. GST — core compliance regardless of transaction count.
Additional fees may apply including ATO Supervisory Levy, Company Trustee Setup Fee (where applicable), and Investment Fees. First financial year annual fee is FREE only if you proceed with setup and activation of your SMSF account.
See third-party costs →Platform capabilities
Everything required to run an SMSF properly
Not a thin website bolted onto spreadsheets — a full administration stack for establishment, investment support pathways, and yearly compliance obligations.
- 01
Online SMSF establishment
Trust deed, trustee documentation, ATO TFN/ABN applications and regulated fund election — coordinated end to end.
- 02
Fixed-fee annual compliance
Accounting, financial statements, member statements, tax return and audit under one published annual fee model.
- 03
Electronic data access
Where preferred bank and broker pathways are used, transaction data feeds support annual compliance with less paperwork.
- 04
Broad investment menu
Cash, listed securities, property (± borrowing), crypto, managed funds and more within published platform rules.
- 05
Pensions included
Account-based pension and TRIS setup and annual pension compliance at no additional admin cost where offered.
- 06
Client portal access
Dedicated portal for fund administration workflows, documents and ongoing trustee tasks.
Client pathways
Two structured entry points
Whether you are opening a fund or moving an existing one, the journey is designed for trustees who want process clarity.
Transfer an existing SMSF
Move administration to the Laterpath platform. Same licensed compliance stack for funds already in operation.
- Structured transition process
- Same fixed-fee annual model
- Keep trustee investment control
Operating model
How the platform works
A deliberate split: trustees invest; Laterpath administers. No personal financial product advice — clear roles, clear process.
- 01
Apply online
Submit a new SMSF or transfer application. Documentation and registrations are coordinated through the platform.
- 02
Invest as trustee
You control investment decisions within published allowable assets — shares, property, cash, crypto and more.
- 03
Annual compliance delivered
Accounting, tax return and audit prepared and lodged as part of the fixed annual administration fee.
Designed for long-horizon trustees
Property, shares, multi-asset — administered without the chaos.
Investment scope
Wide asset coverage under clear rules
DIY means you choose the strategy. The platform publishes what is allowed — so compliance work stays operationally viable.
Trustee feedback
What clients value most
Feedback from trustees on the licensed SMSF administration platform. Laterpath delivers the same service under a long-horizon brand.
35,000+
members on the licensed platform group
“ESUPERFUND has all the information you need set out on their website. You just follow the steps, which is what made it so much easier.”
Marnie — NSW
Platform client story
“I put in an application to get things rolling. From my perspective it was no hassle at all — you’re told what to do and how to do it.”
Peter — NSW
Platform client story
“I really like the way that your entire system has been setup. It is very impressive and has saved us a lot of time, money and effort.”
J.S. — WA
Platform client review
Suitability
Built for DIY trustees — with professional admin behind them
Laterpath is a no-advice model. Trustees remain legally responsible for fund decisions. We administer the structure and annual obligations.
Good fit
- You want control over how your super is invested
- You are comfortable making your own investment decisions
- You want fixed-fee admin covering accounting, tax, and audit
- You prefer online setup and ongoing digital administration
Not a fit
- You want personalised financial product advice
- You need someone else to choose investments for you
- You prefer a full-service wealth-management relationship
- You are looking for guaranteed investment returns
FAQ
Straight answers
High-signal questions trustees ask before they apply. Full disclosures remain in the FSG and fee schedule.
No. Laterpath operates a no-advice model. We provide SMSF establishment and administration services. Investment decisions remain with the trustees. Seek licensed advice for personal recommendations.
Briefing pack
Request the SMSF overview
A structured summary of fixed-fee SMSF admin: what is included, trustee responsibilities, and when a DIY fund may be appropriate.
- • Establishment & annual compliance scope
- • Fee model and third-party costs
- • Investment and compliance overview
Apply with a national SMSF platform
Start your application online. Licensed administration, fixed-fee compliance, and trustee investment control.