Dynamics 365 Business Central in Australia
Microsoft's cloud ERP for growing Australian businesses. Senior led Business Central implementations from our North Sydney office. Fixed price from AUD 80,000 with unlimited ongoing support. Financials, supply chain, manufacturing, and warehouse management on one Microsoft platform.
The ERP platform that grows with you
Business Central is Microsoft's cloud ERP for small to mid size businesses. It connects financials, supply chain, manufacturing, and warehouse management in a single platform that integrates natively with the Microsoft ecosystem you already use.
Cloud native platform
Business Central runs in Microsoft Azure. No servers to manage, automatic updates, and enterprise grade security. Access your business data from anywhere on any device.
Microsoft ecosystem
Native integration with Microsoft 365, Power BI, Power Automate, Teams, and Copilot. Your ERP connects directly to the productivity tools your team already uses every day.
Extensible architecture
Build on the platform with custom extensions and AppSource apps. Business Central's AL development language means customisations are upgrade safe and do not break when Microsoft releases updates.
Scalable licensing
Start with the users you need and add more as you grow. Business Central offers Essentials and Premium licensing tiers with team member licenses for light users who need read access or basic data entry.
Built in reporting
Financial reports, operational dashboards, and ad hoc analysis built into the platform. Connect Power BI for advanced visualisation and share insights across your organisation.
Global compliance
Localised for Australia and New Zealand with GST handling, ATO reporting, and bank format support. Multi currency and multi entity capabilities for businesses operating across borders.
Every Business Central implementation we deliver is fixed price. You know what you are paying before the project starts. No hourly billing. No surprise invoices.
Business Central in the Australian mid market
Australian mid market companies typically evaluate Business Central against MYOB Acumatica, Pronto Xi, SAP Business One, NetSuite, and (lower down) Xero or MYOB AccountRight. The shortlist usually narrows on three considerations: ecosystem depth, total cost over five years, and the AU partner you actually work with on the project.
Microsoft commitment to Australia
Microsoft has three Australian Azure regions (Sydney, Melbourne, and Canberra for government workloads), an established AU partner network spanning global systems integrators and specialist boutiques, and a long history of investment in Australian enterprise and mid market customers. Business Central inherits this depth. Updates ship the same day in Australia as globally. AU specific extensions are common in the AppSource ecosystem. The platform is not a US import patched for Australia.
Senior led delivery from Sydney
Equerra runs Business Central projects with senior consultants in the room from day one. Our Sydney based team handles AU implementations directly with cross Tasman delivery support. You are not handed to offshore associates after the kick off meeting. Most of our Australian customers come through referral from existing AU food and beverage, manufacturing, or distribution clients who got the senior attention they expected.
AU implementation timelines
A typical Australian mid market Business Central implementation runs four to nine months. Scoping in four to six weeks. Configuration and data migration in two to four months. UAT and training in one to two months. Go live and stabilisation in one to two months. Realistic. Not the twelve to eighteen month figures global vendors publish.
AU mid market verticals
Common Business Central deployments in Australia cluster around food and beverage manufacturing, wholesale distribution, light to medium manufacturing, professional services, mining services, and rental and equipment hire. The Yaveon F&B suite extends BC for the food and beverage segment specifically.
AUD pricing in plain numbers
Microsoft Business Central Essentials at AUD 119.70 per user per month and Premium at AUD 164.60 per user per month at current Microsoft published Australian pricing. Team Members for read access at AUD 12 per user per month. Equerra implementation tiers from AUD 80,000 fixed price.
Business Central modules we configure and deploy
We implement the full range of Business Central modules. Each implementation is tailored to your business. You only pay for the modules you need, configured to match how you actually work.
Financial Management
- General ledger with unlimited dimensions
- Accounts receivable and payable
- Bank reconciliation and cash management
- Fixed assets and depreciation
- Multi currency and intercompany transactions
- Financial reporting and budgeting
Supply Chain Management
- Purchase order management
- Vendor management and evaluation
- Inventory management with lot and serial tracking
- Demand planning and forecasting
- Item tracking and costing methods (FIFO, LIFO, average, standard)
- Returns and quality management
Manufacturing
- Production BOMs and routing
- Production orders (planned, firm, released)
- Capacity planning and scheduling
- Subcontracting management
- Output and scrap tracking
- Manufacturing costing and variance analysis
Warehouse Management
- Bin management and zone configuration
- Pick, put away, and movement workflows
- Directed put away and pick (advanced WMS)
- Barcode scanning integration
- Cross docking and break bulk
- Warehouse activity tracking and KPIs
Project Management
- Job costing and time tracking
- Project budgeting and forecasting
- Resource allocation and capacity
- WIP calculation and revenue recognition
- Progress invoicing
- Project profitability reporting
Sales and Service
- Sales order management and pricing
- Customer management and segmentation
- Blanket orders and recurring sales
- Service item management
- Service contracts and SLAs
- Sales reporting and pipeline visibility
How we deliver Business Central projects
Every implementation follows the same disciplined process. Fixed price, phased delivery, and a senior consultant who stays with you from the first meeting to ongoing support.
Discover and Scope
We spend time understanding your business processes, pain points, and goals. The output is a detailed scope document and fixed price proposal. You know exactly what you are getting and what it costs before any work begins.
Configure and Deliver
We configure Business Central to match your operations, migrate your data, build integrations, and train your team. Delivery is phased so each module goes live independently. Your team uses the system in production, not just in demos.
Support and Optimise
After go live, we provide unlimited ongoing support. No ticket caps, no hour limits. As your business changes, we adjust the system to match. Quarterly health checks ensure you are getting the most from the platform.
Migrate to Business Central from any platform
We have migrated businesses from every major accounting and ERP platform to Business Central. Each migration follows a structured process: data mapping, extraction, cleansing, test migration, validation, and cutover.
Current System
We map your existing data, processes, and integrations to build a complete picture of what needs to move.
Assessment
Gap analysis, data quality review, and migration strategy. We identify risks before they become problems.
Migration
Data extraction, cleansing, test migration, and validation. We run multiple test cycles before touching production.
Go Live
Cutover with your team trained and ready. We manage the transition so your operations continue without interruption.
Ongoing Support
Unlimited post migration support. We resolve issues, answer questions, and optimise the system as you settle in.
Current System
We map your existing data, processes, and integrations to build a complete picture of what needs to move.
Assessment
Gap analysis, data quality review, and migration strategy. We identify risks before they become problems.
Migration
Data extraction, cleansing, test migration, and validation. We run multiple test cycles before touching production.
Go Live
Cutover with your team trained and ready. We manage the transition so your operations continue without interruption.
Ongoing Support
Unlimited post migration support. We resolve issues, answer questions, and optimise the system as you settle in.
From MYOB
Migrate from MYOB AccountRight or MYOB Advanced to Business Central. We map your chart of accounts, migrate open transactions, and transfer customer, vendor, and item data with full validation.
From Xero
Move from Xero to Business Central when your business outgrows cloud accounting. We handle the data migration, set up advanced inventory and manufacturing modules, and train your team on the new platform.
From NAV (Navision)
Upgrade from Dynamics NAV to Business Central. This is a natural upgrade path within the Microsoft ecosystem. We migrate your data, customisations (where appropriate), and integrations to the modern cloud platform.
From GP (Great Plains)
Migrate from Dynamics GP to Business Central. GP is approaching end of mainstream support. We plan and execute the migration to Business Central, preserving your business logic and historical data.
From Sage
Move from Sage 50, Sage 300, or Sage X3 to Business Central. We map your existing processes, migrate your data, and configure Business Central to match how your business actually operates.
From Legacy or Custom Systems
Replace custom built or legacy ERP systems with Business Central. We handle the data extraction, cleansing, and migration regardless of your source system format.
Business Central vs Xero vs NetSuite vs SAP Business One
How Dynamics 365 Business Central compares to the other ERP and accounting platforms Australian businesses typically consider.
In short: Xero fits small Australian businesses that just need accounting, Business Central is the Microsoft ecosystem choice for small-to-mid-market with manufacturing and warehouse needs, NetSuite scales from mid-market to enterprise, and SAP Business One competes on production depth at a similar price point.
| Business Central | Xero | NetSuite | SAP Business One | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Target business size | Small to mid-market (5 to 300 users) | Small business (1 to 50 users) | Mid-market to enterprise | Small to mid-market |
| AU implementation cost | From AUD $80,000 (Equerra fixed price) | AUD $0 to $10,000 setup | From AUD $150,000+ | From AUD $60,000 |
| Manufacturing and warehouse | Native, with industry extensions | Limited, requires add-ons | Native, enterprise depth | Native, strong production |
| Microsoft 365 integration | Native (same platform) | Basic Outlook integration | Limited | Limited |
| Scale beyond 300 users | Upgrade path to D365 F&O | Not designed for it | Native at enterprise scale | Upgrade to SAP S/4HANA |
Beyond Business Central
Business Central is one product in the Dynamics 365 platform. We also implement Sales, Field Service, Customer Service, and Customer Insights. They all connect natively through Microsoft Dataverse.
Business Central extensions we built ourselves
Every Business Central implementation we deliver runs on standard Microsoft architecture. Where the standard system has gaps, we built our own extensions to fill them. The Elevate suite is published on Microsoft AppSource and supported by the same team that wrote it.
Elevate Approvals
Visual workflow builder, vendor self service, bypass detection. Replace manual email approvals in BC.
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Elevate Operations
Real time warehouse operations dashboard embedded in Business Central. One screen for receipts, shipments, and picks.
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Elevate Endpoint Management
Centralised configuration and monitoring for outbound API connections in BC. Five auth methods, test tools, usage logging.
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Elevate CloudStore
Export historical data from Business Central to cloud storage. Keep your database lean while maintaining full access to archives.
Learn more →Business Central built for your industry
We build purpose built extensions on top of Business Central for industries with complex operational requirements. Our F&B solutions handle catch weight inventory, lot traceability, yield management, and export compliance natively within the platform.
Every extension is built on standard Business Central architecture so it stays upgrade safe. You get industry specific functionality without sacrificing the core platform benefits.
Meat Processing
Kill floor data capture, yield tracking, grower settlements, export certification.
Seafood
Quota management, species tracking, catch weight processing, cold chain logistics.
Food Manufacturing
Recipe management, batch processing, quality control, allergen tracking.
Fresh Produce
Grower management, pack house operations, quality grading, shelf life tracking.
Business Central in the Australian regulatory environment
Operating an Australian business means a different set of regulators, tax codes, and compliance regimes than New Zealand. Business Central, configured by a partner who knows the local detail, handles these as part of standard operations rather than separate workflows bolted on the side.
ATO and Standard Business Reporting
Business Central exports BAS data in SBR format for direct lodgement with the Australian Taxation Office. GST, PAYG withholding, PAYG instalments, FBT, and luxury car tax handled within the standard finance module. No re-keying between BC and tax agent software.
Single Touch Payroll Phase 2
Phase 2 STP reporting since 2022 requires expanded employee data including employment type, income type, country code, and disaggregated allowances. Business Central plus AU payroll extensions handle the full Phase 2 schema, reportable to the ATO each pay event without manual rework.
Superannuation Guarantee
Superannuation Guarantee at 11.5 percent of ordinary times earnings for FY 2024 to 2025, rising to 12 percent from 1 July 2025. Quarterly SGC payments via SuperStream. BC tracks employee super choice, fund details, and Choice of Fund forms with full audit trail.
Modern Slavery Act 2018
Australian entities with consolidated annual revenue above 100 million AUD must lodge an annual Modern Slavery Statement covering supply chain risks and mitigation activities. BC vendor master data plus AppSource supply chain extensions surface the data and supporting documentation needed for the statement.
Australian Privacy Act and APPs
The 13 Australian Privacy Principles govern how organisations collect, use, store, and disclose personal information. The Notifiable Data Breach scheme since 2018 requires organisations to complete an assessment within 30 days of becoming aware of a suspected breach, and to notify the OAIC and affected individuals as soon as practicable where the breach is eligible. BC role based access, audit logging, and Microsoft Entra ID identity controls support compliance with both regimes.
Data residency in Australia
Microsoft provides Australian geo data residency for Business Central by default, with primary regions in Australia East (Sydney), Australia Southeast (Melbourne), and Australia Central (Canberra) for government workloads. Residency and processing for specific data types should be confirmed per product documentation and tenant configuration. Generally aligned with ATO expectations and Australian data sovereignty considerations.
Equerra configures Business Central for Australian businesses across these compliance regimes. Our partnership with Microsoft and our F&B specialism with the Yaveon 365 suite extends to the Australian regulatory layer including DAFF export documentation, FSANZ labelling, and state food authority audit packs. ASIC company secretarial workflows and AUSTRAC AML reporting can be layered in via partner extensions when required.
Common questions about Business Central
How much does Business Central implementation cost in Australia?
Dynamics 365 Business Central implementation in Australia typically costs between AUD $25,000 and AUD $250,000 depending on user count, modules, and complexity. At Equerra, projects start from AUD $80,000 as a fixed price including discovery, configuration, data migration, training, go-live, and unlimited ongoing support. Microsoft user licences are separate and start at AUD $119.70 per user per month for Essentials.
How long does implementation take?
Most implementations run between 3 and 6 months. Simpler deployments with core financials can go live in as little as 8 weeks. Complex multi site implementations with manufacturing and warehouse modules typically take 4 to 6 months. We phase delivery so you see value before the full project completes.
Can I migrate from MYOB to Business Central?
Yes. We regularly migrate businesses from MYOB, Xero, Sage, and other accounting platforms to Business Central. The migration includes chart of accounts, open transactions, customer and vendor records, item data, and historical data as needed. We validate everything before cutover to ensure accuracy. If you are comparing the two platforms, read our factual Dynamics 365 vs MYOB Acumatica comparison at equerra.com/resources/dynamics-365-vs-myob.
What is the difference between Business Central and Finance and Operations?
Business Central is designed for small to mid size businesses (typically 5 to 300 users) and covers financials, supply chain, manufacturing, and warehouse management. Finance and Operations (F&O) is built for large enterprises with complex multi entity, multi currency requirements. Most Australian businesses are best served by Business Central.
Do you offer fixed price implementations?
Yes. Every Equerra implementation is fixed price. We invest heavily in the discovery and scoping phase to ensure the price reflects the actual work required. If something changes during the project, we discuss it transparently and agree on any scope adjustments before proceeding.
What ongoing support do you provide?
We offer unlimited support plans that do not cap tickets or hours. When something needs attention, you contact us and we resolve it. Support includes system issues, user questions, configuration changes, and minor enhancements. We also provide quarterly system health checks and proactive recommendations.
Can Business Central handle catch weight and variable weight products?
Yes. This is one of our specialities. We have built extensions for Business Central that handle catch weight inventory, variable weight pricing, and lot tracked products. These are critical for Food and Beverage businesses dealing with meat, seafood, and fresh produce.
What if we outgrow Business Central?
Business Central scales well for businesses up to around 300 users. If you grow beyond that, Microsoft provides a clear upgrade path to Dynamics 365 Finance and Operations. Because both platforms share the Microsoft ecosystem, the transition preserves your investment in process design, integrations, and training.
Ready to implement Business Central?
Book a free discovery call. We will discuss your current systems, understand your requirements, and give you a clear picture of what implementation looks like for your business. Fixed price, no obligation.