ABN Registration

• What is an ABN number?
• Do I need an ABN to register a Business Name?
• How long does it take to register an ABN?
• Can I use the same ABN for more than one business?
• What is the format of the ABN?
• Where can I find my ABN once it’s registered?
• Do I need to provide my TFN for ABN registration?
• How can I get an ABN if a company associate lives overseas and doesn’t have a TFN?
• Can I get an ABN if one of the associates is an international company?
• Can I remove an officeholder as an associate to obtain an ABN?
• What information will I need to provide when applying for an ABN?
• What are the benefits of having an ABN?
• What are the responsibilities associated with having an ABN?
• What are the consequences of not meeting your obligations associated with having an ABN?
• Can a minor be included as an ABN associate?
• I can’t remember my TFN or I’m not sure if I have one – what should I do?
• Why is my ABN not the same name as my business name?
• How long will it take for my ABN to appear on the ABR website?
• Can I use my sole trader ABN for my company?
• What does it mean when I am asked to provide an ABN before commencing work?
• What should I pick for my business activity during my ABN application?
• What should I select as the ‘nature of activity’ if I am a contractor during my ABN application?
• When can I start trading after I’ve received my ABN?
• How do I update my ABN details?
• Where can I find my company TFN?
• Can I reactivate a cancelled ABN?
• What are the common reasons for an ABN being cancelled?
• Can I prevent my ABN being cancelled?
• My ABN has been marked for manual review, what does this mean?
• What should I do if my ABN has been rejected?
• What do I do if I forgot to register my ABN for GST?
• What is PAYG when registering my ABN?
• What is GST and should I register for it?
• What are the extra taxes referred to in the ABN application?
• What are the benefits of registering for GST?
• How do I remove someone from a partnership ABN?
• What are the tax implications of removing a partner from my ABN?
• How do I cancel my ABN?