It is not normally the printer. Websites do not qualify. A full listing of eligible publications is contained in the ISBN Guide for Self-Allocators . Visit the ISSN Agency at the National Library for more information. Allow 3 business days for processing of the ISBN from the time the agency receives the application.
More information is available on the application form .
This is a once-off payment. In addition, all publishers need to be allocated a block before ISBNs can be issued. This is a range of numbers that will identify the publisher. To do this, publishers need to estimate how many publications will be required in the future. There is no expiry date on the numbers.