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Do you need a director ID?

If you plan to become a director or you’re already one, you’ll need a director ID.
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Your unique identifier

A director ID is unique and given to a director who has verified their identity with us.
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Create fairer business

Director ID is building a fairer business environment by preventing the use of false and fraudulent director identities.

Our services

Apply for your director ID

A director identification number (director ID) is a unique identifier given to a director. It’s free to apply and you will only need to apply once.

Manage your director ID

Once you have your director ID, you can view or update your details.

Helpful links

Registering a business name

For information on what to consider and ways to register, visit the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) website.

Applying for an ABN

To apply or reapply for an Australian business number (ABN), visit the Australian Business Register (ABR) website.

Help me decide

If you’re starting a business and not sure which registrations you need, visit the Business Registration Service (BRS) website.