Business Name Registration | Register & Renew Business Names

Step 1/6

YOUR REGISTRATION DETAILS

Please select registration period:

3 Years ($99 per year) 1 Year ($199 per year)

What’s included?

Free 12-month hosting with website design package
Free 24/7 Business Concierge
Free business planner templates
Free business contract templates
Free Business Grant Finder

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Business Particulars

Do you have an ABN?

Yes, I have ABN

No I don't, please register one now

Entity type:

IS THIS YOUR BUSINESS?

You will need an ABN to register a business name.
Don't have one? No worries, we'll get one registered for you.

Click here to register an ABN

SELECT YOUR ENTITY TYPE:

DESCRIBE THE MAIN BUSINESS ACTIVITY:

Start typing above and select the most matching activity

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SOLE TRADER'S DETAILS

1

ACN:

IS THIS YOUR BUSINESS?

Company Name:

Type:

IS THIS YOUR BUSINESS?

Position/Role:

Full Name:

I have been known by another name in the past

Date of birth:

Country of birth:

Home Address:

Start typing above to lookup your street address or enter below... (No PO Box)

NOTE: Review and correct your address below before proceeding!

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Phone Number:

Mobile number only

TFN:

You are not required to provide a tax file number as part of your ABN application, however your application may be delayed if you do not.

Email:

2

ACN:

IS THIS YOUR BUSINESS?

Company Name:

Type:

IS THIS YOUR BUSINESS?

Position/Role:

Full Name:

I have been known by another name in the past

Date of birth:

Country of birth:

Home Address:

Start typing above to lookup your street address or enter below... (No PO Box)

NOTE: Review and correct your address below before proceeding!

/

Phone Number:

Mobile number only

TFN:

You are not required to provide a tax file number as part of your ABN application, however your application may be delayed if you do not.

Email:

3

ACN:

IS THIS YOUR BUSINESS?

Company Name:

Type:

IS THIS YOUR BUSINESS?

Position/Role:

Full Name:

I have been known by another name in the past

Date of birth:

Country of birth:

Home Address:

Start typing above to lookup your street address or enter below... (No PO Box)

NOTE: Review and correct your address below before proceeding!

/

Phone Number:

Mobile number only

TFN:

You are not required to provide a tax file number as part of your ABN application, however your application may be delayed if you do not.

Email:

4

ACN:

IS THIS YOUR BUSINESS?

Company Name:

Type:

IS THIS YOUR BUSINESS?

Position/Role:

Full Name:

I have been known by another name in the past

Date of birth:

Country of birth:

Home Address:

Start typing above to lookup your street address or enter below... (No PO Box)

NOTE: Review and correct your address below before proceeding!

/

Phone Number:

Mobile number only

TFN:

You are not required to provide a tax file number as part of your ABN application, however your application may be delayed if you do not.

Email:

5

ACN:

IS THIS YOUR BUSINESS?

Company Name:

Type:

IS THIS YOUR BUSINESS?

Position/Role:

Full Name:

I have been known by another name in the past

Date of birth:

Country of birth:

Home Address:

Start typing above to lookup your street address or enter below... (No PO Box)

NOTE: Review and correct your address below before proceeding!

/

Phone Number:

Mobile number only

TFN:

You are not required to provide a tax file number as part of your ABN application, however your application may be delayed if you do not.

Email:

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Business Location

Is your business located at your home address?

Yes

No

Business Address:

Start typing above to lookup your street address or enter below... (No PO Box)

NOTE: Review and correct your address below before proceeding!

/

What is your address for service of documents?

Home

Business

Other

Service Address:

Start typing above to lookup your street address or enter below... (No PO Box)

NOTE: Review and correct your address below before proceeding!

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Business Name Certificate info

Make it Official! Receive a professionally printed copy of your business name certificate delivered to your registered address. Use it for critical business reasons such as opening your bank account.

Yes, I’d like a printed business name certificate delivered to my door ($18) No thanks, not today

Domain Name Registration info

Did you know 97% of internet users search for local businesses online? A domain name is important as it allows customers to easily find your website on the internet. (www.yourbusinesname.com.au)

Yes, I’ll need a domain name ($99) for 2 year registration No thanks, I don’t need a domain name for my business

GST Registration info

Goods and services tax (GST) is a 10% tax on most goods, services and other items sold or consumed in Australia. GST

Yes, I’ll need a GST registered for my business ($89) No thanks, I don’t need GST

Trademark Registration info

Stop other people from stealing your business name, logo or even a tagline. Trademark registration

Yes, I want to protect my business name ($799 per class for 10 years) No, I don’t want to protect it

Step 6/6

Important Information & Applicant Declaration

Provide point of contact for ATO (and us):

Full Name:

Phone Number:

Mobile number preferred

Email:

Position/Role:

In completing and submitting this application, I declare that I am authorising ServePoint Pty Ltd (ABN 82 602 393 073) to submit an ABN application on my behalf to the ATO (Australian Tax Office), and if required, to process and submit an application for Business Name registration with ASIC (Australian Securities & Investment Commission).

In accordance with ServePoint’s Privacy Policy, all information provided by me will only be used for the purpose of ABN and Business Name Registration. I confirm that all information provided in completing this application is, to the best of my knowledge, true and correct, and if applicable, I have received the consent of all individuals that form part of this application and to provide their personal information to the ATO, ASIC and ServePoint for the purpose of completing and processing this application. As required, ServePoint will remain my ASIC agent and keep me up to date of any notifications and renewals s and when they fall due. I also confirm and validate the following as part of this application:

At the time of the application that all information provided in completing this form is, to the best of my knowledge, true and correct
I understand the best structure for my business For example: Sole Trader, Company, Partnership, Trust or Superannuation Fund
This application is submitted under, and is compliant with, the terms and conditions of the ASIC Electronic Lodgement Protocol.
I have the TFN, date of birth and name, OR name, address and date of birth for all key people in my business
I believe I am entitled to an ABN and I am not applying just because I have been asked to get an ABN as a condition of employment and if requested, I can provide evidence that I am entitled to an ABN
I meet a number of the key characteristics of a business, or will once started, eg: I source my own clients; I can delegate my work to others if I choose; I invoice for my work and set my rate of pay; I have a bank account for the business separate from my own bank account; I am responsible for my own public liability, professional indemnity and/or workers compensation/income protection insurance; I have taken real steps to start my business, or I am running an enterprise or I am a Corporations Act company
I am not disqualified from managing corporations under Section 206B (1) of the Corporations Act 2001.
The proof of identity (POI) information I provide will be validated against other sources such as ATO tax records and the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) companies register. If these details don't match, my application won't proceed and I'll be asked to provide alternate POI information to avoid the application being refused.
Once my ABN is approved, I understand that I must keep it up to date (within 28 days of any change) and cancel it once I am no longer trading or carrying on an enterprise.
Within the last 5 years I have not been convicted of, or released from prison after being convicted of, and serving a term of imprisonment for, any of the criminal offences referred to in Section 32(1)(c) or (d) of the Business Names Registration Act 2011.
Penalties of up to $12,600 can apply for each false or misleading statement made in an ABN application

I, agree with the declaration and the Terms and Conditions of Service