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If you're a new business, register here for an Australian Business Number (ABN). Registering for an ABN is free and you can register for a business name or taxes at the same time.
Only need a business name? Apply here.
Get startedIf you already have an ABN, register here for other taxes like PAYG, GST and FBT.
Register for taxesRegister your company, apply for a company name and get an ACN here.
Register your companyOur Starting a business guide will take you through each step of starting a business and help you understand what's ahead.
Follow our step by step guideFind the licences and permits that apply to your business type, industry and location.
Find licences and permitsUse our search tool to find grants, funding or assistance programs to help your business grow and succeed.
Search for grants and assistanceThe Australian Government Business Registration Service combines a number of key government business and tax registration forms in one place.
We have forms for new businesses, existing businesses returning to apply for tax registrations or businesses who simply need Digital Identity. See below for more details:
Use the New business form if you need a new Australian Business Number (ABN). You can apply here for your ABN together with any of the following registrations:
*You can also apply for business name on its own if you:
Use the Apply for tax registrations form if you already have an ABN, but need to apply for one or more tax registration.
You can use your Digital Identity to apply for GST, PAYG withholding, FBT, LCT, FTC and WET.
Yes. Norfolk Island businesses can use the New business form to apply for the following business registrations:
Norfolk Island businesses do not need to register for GST, LCT, FTC or WET.
Not at the moment. To update or renew your registrations you'll need to refer to the correspondence you receive confirming your registration.
If you can't find your correspondence, visit the following agency websites to:
No. You'll still need to find and apply for your business licences and permits on the Australian Business Licence & Information Service (ABLIS) website.
If you have a question about the form or how your registrations are progressing, contact business.gov.au on 13 28 46
Use this form if you need a new Australian Business Number (ABN). You can apply here for your ABN together with any of the following registrations:
*You can also apply for business name on its own if you:
You can register these types of companies here:
To register a private or public company that's unlimited (where the liability of shareholders is unlimited), you need to apply:
You can resume unfinished applications, track the status of applications and search for specific applications through your application summary.
To access your application summary, you need to select the type of application form you have started or submitted:
New business application
If you've started or submitted an application for a new business registration such as a new ABN or business name, resume your application or track its progress by clicking on the first option.
Additional taxes
If you already have an ABN and have started or submitted an application for additional taxes, continue your application or view its status by clicking on the second option.
Use this form if you already have an ABN, but need to apply for one or more tax registrations.
You can use your Digital Identity (attached to your ABN) to apply for:
Use this form if you need to register one of these company types:
To register a private or public company that's unlimited (where the liability of shareholders is unlimited), you need to apply:
Need more help? Contact us via business.gov.au or call 13 28 46.