Short answer: For a small Australian business of 5 to 30 people, ISO 9001 certification with us costs between $6,600 and $13,800 for the full three-year cycle, excluding GST, at one site and typical complexity. Year one, the certification audit and certificate, is $2,300 to $5,300. Audit time follows IAF MD 5, which sets it by headcount and then adjusts for complexity. We certify to both ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 9001:2026.
ISO 9001 certification prices by business size
One site, typical complexity:
| People in scope | Year one | Each surveillance year | Recertification | Three-year total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | $2,300 | $1,000 | $2,300 | $6,600 |
| 15 | $3,500 | $1,600 | $2,900 | $9,600 |
| 30 | $5,300 | $2,200 | $4,100 | $13,800 |
| 50 | $6,500 | $2,800 | $4,700 | $16,800 |
| 100 | $8,900 | $3,400 | $6,500 | $22,200 |
| 250 | $11,300 | $4,000 | $8,300 | $27,600 |
Complexity moves the price. A straightforward business with one main activity pays less than a complex or regulated one:
| People in scope | Straightforward | Typical | Complex or regulated |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 | $9,600 | $9,600 | $10,800 |
| 50 | $15,000 | $16,800 | $18,000 |
| 100 | $21,000 | $22,200 | $25,200 |
What is included?
Every figure on this page is the full three-year certification cycle, in Australian dollars, excluding GST. It covers:
- the stage 1 and stage 2 certification audit;
- the certification decision and certificate;
- a surveillance audit in year two and in year three, with the annual certification fee;
- the recertification audit before the certificate expires.
There is no application fee. Travel is charged at cost and shown in the quote. Prices are as at October 2026.
What affects the cost of ISO 9001 certification?
- People in scope. IAF MD 5 sets audit time by the number of people working under the quality management system, on all shifts, including contractors. For example, 6 to 10 people starts at 2 auditor days and 26 to 45 people at 4 days.
- Complexity and risk. Design work, regulated products or services, outsourced processes and the risk of what you deliver all affect the time needed.
- Sites. Extra sites add time, although similar sites under one centrally run system can be sampled.
- Other standards. Adding ISO/IEC 27001 and auditing both as one integrated system can lower the combined time by up to 20 per cent. For 30 people, ISO 9001 and ISO 27001 run as one integrated system is $32,100 for three years, against $39,300 when the two systems are run separately.
Should we certify to ISO 9001:2015 or ISO 9001:2026?
Both editions can be certified for now, and the price is the same. ISO 9001:2026 was published in September 2026, and certificates to the 2015 edition must move to the new edition within the transition period. If you are starting now, certifying to the 2026 edition avoids a transition later. See what changes in ISO 9001:2026.
What is not in the certification price?
Your own costs sit outside the certification fee: staff time to run the management system, any tools you choose, and any outside help you buy to build the system. As a certification body, we audit and certify. We do not design, implement or maintain management systems, and we do not recommend consultants, because that would compromise the independence of the audit.
How do I get a fixed price?
Use the price calculator for an estimate in under a minute, with no call and no email needed. Then send us your scope, sites and headcount. We confirm one fixed price for the full three-year cycle in writing, and it changes only if your scope changes or a major nonconformity needs a return visit to verify. See our commitments.
Common questions
How much does ISO 9001 certification cost for a small business in Australia?
With us, a business of 5 people at one site pays $6,600 for the full three-year cycle, excluding GST, and a business of 15 people pays $9,600. Year one is $2,300 and $3,500 respectively.
Is ISO 9001 certification a one-off cost?
No. A certificate lasts three years and needs a surveillance audit in years two and three, then recertification. Compare quotes on the full three-year cost, not just year one.
Does the ISO 9001:2026 transition cost extra?
Usually very little. If you are certified to ISO 9001:2015, the transition is audited at a normal surveillance or recertification audit. If it needs extra audit time, we tell you the cost in writing before you agree to it.
Can ISO 9001 be audited with ISO 27001 to save money?
Yes. When both standards run as one integrated system and are audited together, the combined audit time can be reduced by up to 20 per cent, and there is one set of audit visits.
Why are some ISO 9001 quotes much cheaper?
Check whether the quote covers all three years and how many audit days it is based on. Audit time below what IAF MD 5 requires is a warning sign. We never cut audit time to reach a price.
Related information:
- ISO 9001 certification
- ISO 9001:2026 changes and transition dates
- Auditing ISO 9001 and ISO 27001 together
- ISO 27001 certification cost in Australia
- ISO 42001 certification cost in Australia
- ISO certification price calculator
- Our commitments
- Start an enquiry
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Prices are estimates for the scope described, in Australian dollars excluding GST, as at October 2026. Your fixed price is confirmed in writing after a short scope review, and the signed agreement governs.