Specialist Accounting & Bookkeeping for Registered Migration Agents

As a Registered Migration Agent, your primary duty is to your clients and the integrity of Australia’s immigration system. A critical part of that duty is the meticulous management of client money – funds held in client accounts for visa application charges, fees, and disbursements.

The MARA Code of Conduct (March 2022) imposes strict, non-negotiable rules on how this money must be handled. Non-compliance can lead to serious disciplinary action, including suspension or cancellation of your registration.

Our accounting firm specialises in supporting migration agents. We don’t just do your bookkeeping; we provide a compliance framework that protects you, your practice, and your clients.

Our Compliance Support Includes:

• Segregation of Funds: Client money must be held in a separate designated account. Mixing operational and client funds is a major breach.
• Precise Record-Keeping: Instantly identify what money belongs to which client and what it is for.
• Strict Disbursement Rules: Money can only be withdrawn for specific purposes, such as paying the Department of Home Affairs or refunding a client. It cannot be used for office expenses.
• Audit-Ready at All Times: MARA can request proof of compliance at any time.

We ensure all your invoicing meets the strict requirements of the Migration Act’s Code of Conduct, protecting your right to be paid and keeping your clients fully informed.

Why Migration Agents Trust Us

• Free Your Time: Hand over the stress of compliance and reclaim hours every week to focus on growing your practice and serving your clients.
• We Speak MARA: We understand MARNs, client money, and the Code’s sections. This is our specialty.
• Technology-Driven: Using cloud-based software like Xero, we provide real-time visibility of your practice and trust accounts from anywhere.

Protecting your registration is the smartest business decision you can make. Let us handle the complexity so you can focus on your success.