Frequently Asked Questions

FAQ

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?
B Tax Questions
- ABN related questions
- GST related questions
- BAS related questions
- Payment related questions
- Deadline, lodgement and submission related questions
- Changes/Amendment related questions
- Proof of Income and Expenses related questions
- Login related questions
- Signup related questions
- Enquiry
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- Services and related services questions
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- Terms and Conditions
- Authorization
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