How much small business insurance costs per month in Australia depends on your business type, size, turnover and the covers you need, but there are typical monthly ranges for common small businesses. For a sole trader or freelancer in a low-risk occupation like consultant, graphic designer, cleaner, tutor or photographer, public liability insurance for $5M cover costs $25 to $50 per month, or $300 to $600 per year if paid annually. If you need $10M public liability, which is required by many councils and shopping centres, it costs $40 to $80 per month. A full business insurance pack that includes $10M public liability plus $50,000 to $100,000 contents, stock and tools cover costs $70 to $150 per month for a low-risk retail shop, cafe or tradie. For higher-risk trades like builders, electricians, plumbers and concreters, a pack with $10M to $20M public liability plus tools cover costs $100 to $250 per month. Professional indemnity insurance for consultants, accountants, IT professionals and real estate agents costs $45 to $180 per month for $1M to $2M cover. Workers compensation is separate and mandatory if you have employees, costing roughly 1% to 8% of wages per month depending on industry risk. Providers like BizCover, AAMI, QBE, Allianz and Budget Direct allow monthly direct debit, but monthly payments usually include a 5% to 10% instalment loading compared to annual payment. Choosing $5M instead of $10M, higher excess and lower turnover can reduce monthly cost.
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