Frequently Asked Questions

  • ABN Registrations

    • What is ABN?
    • I have a cancelled ABN, can I reactivate it?
    • How long does it take to get an ABN?
    • I'm starting a new business, do I need an ABN?
    • How I can update my ABN details? 
    • How I can cancel my ABN?
    • Do I need to Register for GST?
    • Do I need to submit BAS once I register for GST?
    • Can I have multiple ABNs?
    • What is difference between TFN, ABN and A.CN
    • What do you need for ABN Application?
    • How we can contact you for Pre-sale and post-sale enquiries?
    • Do I need Business name for my ABN?
    • What support registrations Australia wide can provide you for business name?
    • What I do if I made a mistake in ABN application?

  • Business Name Registrations

    • How long does my business name last?
    • How to renew business name?
    • Can I start business without a business name?
    • What are benefits/advantages of business name?
    • What you should know before starting a business name?
    • How to update business name details?
    • What support registrations Australia wide can provide you for business name?
    • What I do if I made a mistake in Business name application?
    • Is business name is by state or Australia-wide?
    • How I can contact Registrations Australia?

  • Company Registrations


  • General

    • DOES THE STATE IN WHICH I REGISTER MY COMPANY MATTER? CAN I CHANGE IT LATER?
    • HOW DO I VOLUNTARILY DEREGISTER A COMPANY?
    • HOW DO I GET AN ASIC CORPORATE KEY?
    • WHAT INFORMATION DO I NEED TO OPEN A COMPANY BANK ACCOUNT?
    • WHAT IS AN ULTIMATE HOLDING COMPANY?
    • WHAT ARE THE MAIN DIFFERENCES BETWEEN A SOLE-TRADER AND A COMPANY STRUCTURE?
    • WHAT IS A SHELF COMPANY? DOES REGISTRATIONS AUSTRALIA HAVE SHELF COMPANIES?
    • WHAT IS A COMPANY EXTRACT AND HOW CAN I GET IT?
    • I HAVE MISPLACED MY REGISTRATION DOCUMENTATION, WHAT SHOULD I DO?

  • Director Requirements

    • How can I get a Director ID?
    • How long do I have until I need a Director ID?
    • Do I need a Director ID?
    • What is a Director ID?

  • Company Binder

    • What is included in a company binder?
    • When will my binder be delivered?

  • Company Location

    • Does Registrations Australia offer a virtual address service?
    • Can a virtual address be used as the registered office address and place of business address?
    • I don’t want to disclose my residential address in the application, what should I do?
    • I don’t yet have an office address, can I use my residential address?
    • I am using my home address as the ‘registered office address’ and I am renting, how do I answer?

  • Company Name

    • Can I correct my company name/details after the company is registered?
    • I would like my company name to include a restricted word, what should I do?
    • How do I change my company name?
    • What are the differences between the company suffixes available?
    • My business name is held by a trust and I would like to register a company in the same name, what should I do?
    • If I have a business name held by a joint venture, can I use this for the company name also?
    • Are there restrictions when choosing a company name?
    • I have officially changed my company name. Can you provide updated legal documentation?

  • Maintenance

    • If my company has an outstanding ASIC debt, can you still help process my annual review?
    • I’ve already completed the ASIC form 362, do I need to sign anything else?
    • The details on my ASIC extract are incorrect. How do I change them?
    • I’ve received an invoice with my annual review document package. Do I need to pay it in addition to the fee paid to Registrations Australia?
    • What If I don’t return the ASIC Form 362 in time?
    • When is the deadline for returning the ASIC Form 362 to you?
    • Can I sign the ASIC Form 362 digitally?
    • Does Registrations Australia need to become my registered ASIC agent to assist with completing the annual review?
    • What is the benefit of completing my annual review through Registrations Australia?
    • Can Registrations Australia assist with completing my company annual review?

  • Officeholders and Shareholders

    • Is it possible to appoint additional officeholders/shareholders after registration?
    • Do I need to advise the ATO if additional officeholders or shareholders are appointed after registration?
    • Are there age restrictions for officeholders?
    • What are all of the positions within the company?
    • How many directors and shareholders can I include in my company?
    • Who can be a company director?
    • How do I add an Applicant?
    • What are the duties of a company secretary?
    • How do I add a trust as a company shareholder?
    • What is a public officer?

  • Registration

    • How much does it cost to register a company?
    • Can I reserve a company name and register it at a later stage?
    • How long does it take to register a company?
    • How long does it take to register a company?
    • What is an ACN and why do I need one?
    • Does registering a business/company name also trademark the name?

  • Shares

    • How should I allocate shares in my company?
    • What is a beneficial shareholder?

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