If your Australian Business Number (ABN) application has been rejected, it's important to first understand the reason behind the rejection. The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) generally provides a reason for refusal, which can include issues such as not meeting the entitlement criteria or problems with the identity verification of the applicant or their associates. If the rejection is due to entitlement, reapplying without addressing the underlying issue will likely result in another rejection. In such cases, you may need to lodge an objection if you believe the decision was incorrect.
For identity verification issues, contacting the ATO directly to clarify and rectify the situation is advisable. It's also beneficial to review the information provided in your application for any errors or omissions that could be corrected before reapplying or lodging an objection. For further guidance, consulting with a professional or the ATO's support resources can provide clarity on the steps to take to resolve the issue with your ABN application.
So, if your ABN application is rejected, it simply means that either some important information is missing or incorrect and the ATO is giving you a chance to fix it up before proceeding. In such an event, you will receive a reason for the rejection, which you can fix up by logging in to your EasyCompanies account and editing the application.
If your ABN application is rejected you should:
Call an Namecorp Representative:
- When you have applied for an ABN with us our team will be able to let you know what the issue is and how to resolve it OR we will make contact with the ATO on your behalf to ensure that we can have all problems rectified as soon as possible
- We can open up your application so that necessary changes can be made.
Don’t Stress! You will not be charged a second time if your ABN is rejected at first instance. There is probably a simple fix for the issue.