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Fees and charges for 2026–27
See AICIS fees and charges for the 2026–27 registration year which apply from 1 September 2026. You can also read the full AICIS Cost Recovery Implementation Statement (CRIS).
AICIS registration
The registration cost consists of a flat fee plus a levy that varies depending on the registration level. The fee for all AICIS registrants will be $85.
We have applied a one-off levy discount for registration levels 2 to 8 for 2026–27. From 2027–28, registration levies will return to the 2025–26 levels, with indexation applied.
| Registration level | Introduction value | 2026–27 fee ($) | 2026–27 levy charge per registration ($) | 2026–27 total registration cost ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Level 1 | $0 to $49,999 | 85 | Nil | 85 |
| Level 2 | $50,000 to $99,999 | 85 | 10 | 95 |
| Level 3 | $100,000 to $249,999 | 85 | 20 | 105 |
| Level 4 | $250,000 to $499,999 | 85 | 35 | 120 |
| Level 5 | $500,000 to $2,999,999 | 85 | 210 | 295 |
| Level 6 | $3,000,000 to $4,999,999 | 85 | 375 | 460 |
| Level 7 | $5,000,000 to $14,999,999 | 85 | 2,450 | 2,535 |
| Level 8 | $15,000,000 or higher | 85 | 3,500 | 3,585 |
Assessment certificate fees
Assessment certificate application fees will increase from 1 September 2026. There will be a further increase in 2027–28 when we introduce a simplified certificate application structure. See the AICIS 2026–27 Cost Recovery Implementation Statement (CRIS) for more information.
| Certificate applications | 2026–27 fee ($) |
|---|---|
| Apply for a certificate – very low to low risk | 14,530 |
| Apply for a certificate – health focus or environment focus | 34,760 |
| Apply for a certificate – health and environment focus | 40,740 |
| Apply for a certificate – comparable hazard assessment | 20,385 |
Other fees for service
Fees will increase in line with indexation.
| Applications related to assessment certificates | 2026–27 fee ($) |
|---|---|
| Consolidated application | 7,475 |
| Apply to vary the terms of an existing Assessment Certificate | 5,050 |
| Apply to add a certificate holder | 1,595 |
| Apply to remove a certificate holder | 860 |
| Apply to add a person covered by a certificate | 1,595 |
| Apply to remove a person covered by a certificate | 860 |
| Multicomponent application | 2,825 |
| Applications relating to commercial evaluation authorisations | 2026–27 fee ($) |
|---|---|
| Apply for a commercial evaluation authorisation | 6,920 |
| Apply to vary the terms of an authorisation | 2,695 |
| Apply to add an authorisation holder | 1,595 |
| Apply to remove an authorisation holder | 860 |
| Applications relating to the Australian Inventory of Industrial Chemicals (Inventory) | 2026–27 fee ($) |
|---|---|
| Apply for listing a chemical on the Inventory before 5 years | 1,595 |
| Apply to vary the Inventory terms of listing | 5,050 |
| Apply to vary a term of an Inventory listing when an assessment certificate is in force | 1,595 |
| Protection of confidential business information | 2026–27 fee ($) |
|---|---|
| Apply for protection of proper name | 1,845 |
| Apply for protection of end use | 650 |
| Apply for continued protection | 4,865 |
| Apply for protection of confidential business information other | 1,230 |
| Apply to be a confidence holder of confidential business information for a protected inventory listing | 4,370 |
| Import and export of restricted industrial chemicals subject to international agreements | 2026–27 fee ($) |
|---|---|
| Apply for Category A export of restricted industrial chemicals out of Australia, subject to international agreements | 2,555 |
| Apply for Category B export of restricted industrial chemicals out of Australia, subject to international agreements | 5,095 |
| Apply for Category C export of restricted industrial chemicals out of Australia, subject to international agreements | 2,555 |
| Apply to import a Rotterdam Convention banned or severely restricted chemical, subject to international agreements | 5,095 |
2026–27 AICIS Cost Recovery Implementation Statement (CRIS)
We have published the latest CRIS following public consultation and ministerial approval to implement the new fees and charges.
Our CRIS transparently explains:
- all AICIS fees and charges for 2026–27
- how our fees and charges align with the Australian Government’s Cost Recovery Framework
- how we recover the costs of our regulatory activities
- feedback we received about the proposals on fees and charges including our responses.
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