A Letter of Compliance for Australian Superannuation is a document provided by superannuation funds to confirm that the fund complies with the Superannuation Industry (Supervision) Act 1993 (SIS Act).
This letter is often required by employers to ensure that their contributions are made to a compliant fund, as part of meeting their superannuation guarantee (SG) obligations.
If you need a Letter of Compliance from AustralianSuper, here’s how you can obtain it:
Steps to Obtain an AustralianSuper Letter of Compliance:
Visit the Official AustralianSuper Website:
Go to the AustralianSuper website.
Access Employer Resources:
Navigate to the “Employers” section or search for “Letter of Compliance” in the website’s search bar.
Download the Letter:
The Letter of Compliance is typically available as a downloadable PDF. It provides confirmation that AustralianSuper complies with all regulatory requirements.
Contact AustralianSuper for Assistance:
If you cannot find the document online, contact AustralianSuper directly:
Phone: 1300 300 273 (within Australia)
International: +61 3 9067 3715
Email: Available via their contact page.
Provide to Your Employer:
Once obtained, you can provide this letter to your employer to confirm the fund’s compliance status.
Here’s a structured format for a typical Letter of Compliance:
[Fund’s Name and Logo]
[Fund’s Address]
[City, State, Postcode]
[Contact Number]
[Website]
Date: [Insert Date]
To Whom It May Concern,
Subject: Letter of Compliance
This is to confirm that [Superannuation Fund Name] complies with the requirements under the Superannuation Industry (Supervision) Act 1993 (SIS Act) and is an APRA-regulated superannuation fund. The fund is eligible to accept employer contributions under the Superannuation Guarantee (Administration) Act 1992.
Fund Details:
Fund Name: [Insert Fund Name]
ABN: [Insert ABN]
SPIN/USI: [Insert SPIN/USI]
Contact Information: [Insert Phone/Email]
Employer Contributions:
Employers may direct superannuation contributions to this fund in compliance with their obligations under the Superannuation Guarantee laws.
For further assistance or verification, please contact us at [Insert Contact Number] or visit our website at [Insert Website URL].
Yours sincerely,
[Authorized Representative’s Name]
[Authorized Representative’s Title]
[Superannuation Fund Name]
Notes for Formatting:
Use the fund’s official letterhead for professionalism.
Include all relevant legal and identification details (e.g., ABN, SPIN/USI).
Sign the letter digitally or manually, depending on the delivery method.
Key Information in a Letter of Compliance:
Confirmation that the fund is an APRA-regulated fund.
Acknowledgment that the fund can accept employer contributions.
Fund’s ABN (Australian Business Number) and SPIN/USI (Unique Superannuation Identifier).
Contact details for further verification.
This document is updated periodically, so ensure you have the most recent version when submitting it to your employer.
