How Much Does NDIS Provider Registration Cost in 2026?

January 22, 2026

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Provider Plus infographic outlining NDIS provider registration costs. It states that costs typically range between $3,000 and $15,000, including mandatory quality audits (Verification: $900 - $1,800; Certification: $2,800 - $12,000+) and annual insurance ($1,200 - $3,500), while noting that the total cost depends on the audit type and organization size, and there is no fee to submit the application to the NDIS Commission.

NDIS provider registration costs between $3,000 and $15,000 for most providers in 2025. The main expenses are the mandatory quality audit ($900 to $1,800 for verification, $2,800 to $12,000+ for certification) and insurance ($1,200 to $3,500 annually). There is however no fee to submit the registration application to the NDIS Commission.

Your total cost depends on two factors: the type of audit you need (based on the services you want to provide) and the size of your organisation.

Is There an NDIS Registration Fee?

Provider Plus infographic stating there is no NDIS registration fee. It explains that while there is no fee to submit an application to the NDIS Quality and Safeguards Commission, providers must pay for a mandatory quality audit, which is the primary cost of registration.

No. The NDIS Quality and Safeguards Commission does not charge a fee to submit your registration application. However, you must pay for a mandatory audit before your registration can be approved.

Some providers confuse "registration fees" with audit costs. The audit is where the real expense lies, not the application itself.

NDIS Audit Costs: Verification vs Certification

The type of audit you need depends on the services you plan to deliver. Low-risk services require a verification audit. Higher-risk or more complex services require a certification audit.

Verification audits are desktop-based reviews of your policies and documentation. They cost $900 to $1,800 and apply to providers offering lower-risk services such as household tasks, transport assistance, or home maintenance.

Certification audits are more comprehensive. They include document review, site visits, and interviews with staff and participants. Certification audits cost $2,800 to $12,000 or more, depending on organisation size and the number of registration groups.

Insurance Requirements and Costs

Registered and unregistered NDIS providers must hold appropriate insurance before delivering services. Most providers need:

Provider Plus infographic outlining the insurance most NDIS providers need. It lists Public Liability Insurance with $10 to $20 million coverage, Professional Indemnity Insurance for clinical or advisory services, and Workers Compensation Insurance if employing staff. It notes costs usually range from $1,200–$3,500 per year and auditors require a Certificate of Currency as proof.

Public liability insurance with minimum $10 to $20 million coverage
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Professional indemnity insurance if providing clinical or advisory services
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Workers compensation insurance if employing staff. This is a legal requirement in all states and territories where wages are paid to employees. Policy costs vary based on factors like industry classification, wages paid, and claims history, so contact your state or territory's relevant insurer or regulatory body for specific pricing.

Insurance costs range from $1,200 to $3,500 annually for most small to medium providers. Costs are higher for providers delivering clinical services, supported independent living (SIL), or services involving higher-risk activities.

Your auditor will request proof of insurance via a Certificate of Currency as part of the registration process.

Policy Pack and Consultant Costs

Provider Plus infographic outlining policy packs and consultant costs for NDIS registration. It compares NDIS consultants ($2,500–$7,000) for registration guidance and audit support with policy packs ($500–$5,000+) for pre-written policies, and highlights the Provider+ approach of offering bespoke documentation tailored to specific registration groups to reduce risk and stress.

You are not required to hire a consultant to register as an NDIS provider. However, many providers, especially those new to the NDIS, find professional support saves time and reduces the risk of audit non-conformities.

NDIS consultants typically charge $2,500 to $7,000 to guide you through registration, develop your policies and procedures, and prepare you for audit.

Policy packs (pre-written policies and procedures aligned to NDIS Practice Standards) can vary from $500 to $5,000+, depending on the modules included.

Provider+ offers policy packs and audit preparation support tailored to your registration groups, which includes bespoke documentation unique to your organisation. This can significantly reduce the time and stress involved in preparing documentation from scratch and reduces the risk of purchasing “cookie cutter” policies and procedures from other consultants.

Total NDIS Registration Cost Summary

Your total registration cost depends on your provider type and the complexity of services you offer.

Amela Mazic

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Experienced SIL and Behaviour Support leader, known for helping providers achieve audit success and deliver high-quality services.

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