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Last updated
12 January 2023

When fully established, ABRS will bring together the Australian Business Register (ABR) and more than 30 Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) registers in one place.

Our vision

Our vision is to be the custodian of trusted business information and a world-class provider of services used by businesses, communities and government agencies to unlock economic and social value for Australia.

The new registry service will:

  • make it easier for businesses to meet their registration obligations
  • improve the efficiency of registry service transactions
  • make business information more trusted and valuable.

Our services

The director identification number (director ID) is the first service to be delivered to ABRS. You can apply for a director ID through ABRS online services.

Our roadmap

As part of the Modernising Business Register (MBR) program, we plan to transition the following functions progressively to ABRS:

  • the companies register
  • business names registers
  • Australian business numbers
  • professional and historical registers.

As we deliver these services, we’ll keep you up to date with changes. We’ll also make sure there’s minimal disruption as registers transition to ABRS. For now, you should continue to use the ABR and Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) registers.

Role of the Registrar

The Registrar of Australian Business Registry Services (ABRS) is responsible for:

  • leading the Modernising Business Register (MBR) program
  • performing statutory registry functions
  • exercising powers under the relevant laws.

Chris Jordan AO, Commissioner of Taxation and Registrar of the Australian Business Register, was appointed as Registrar of ABRS on 4 April 2021 under the:

  • Business Names Registration Act 2011
  • Commonwealth Registers Act 2020
  • Corporations Act 2001
  • National Consumer Credit Protection Act 2009.

 

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Helpful links

Registering a business name

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

Applying for an ABN

To find out how 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 website.

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We acknowledge the Traditional Owners and Custodians of Country throughout Australia, and their continuing connection to land, waters and community. We pay our respect to them and their cultures, and Elders past and present.

 

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