Starting your business is now so easy...
Apply Online Fill in our very easy online form. |
Registration Our registered Tax Agent reviews, checks and lodges your application for you. |
Delivery After a final check we send your ABN and all important information to you. |
In some circumstances the ATO will need to verify the information supplied. If this happens, they may not issue the ABN immediately and can take up to 28 days, and we will contact you immediately to let you know.
Cooper's Accounting understands that there is more to starting a successful business than simply securing your ABN!
Apply for an ABN and our form gives the option to add on extra registrations at a reduced fee....
So why wait?
Apply for your ABN, GST, PAYG, WET, LCT, BUSINESS NAME AND TFN all in one easy form!
What is an ABN?
The ABN is a unique 11 digit number that identifies your business or organisation to the government and community.
Government uses ABN information to build a better understanding of business demographics in your local area.
This helps to guide service delivery, plan and manage infrastructure and provide disaster recovery for you and your community.
1. Have all your proof of identity (POI) information.
This is your personal information and it will be validated against other sources like your tax records.
It’s important to be as accurate as possible when giving out your POI to avoid delays in ABN online application processing or even penalties.
2. Determine if you want to register as:
3. Have other information ready:
The ABN is a unique 11 digit number that identifies your business or organisation to the government and community.
Government uses ABN information to build a better understanding of business demographics in your local area.
This helps to guide service delivery, plan and manage infrastructure and provide disaster recovery for you and your community.
1. Have all your proof of identity (POI) information.
This is your personal information and it will be validated against other sources like your tax records.
It’s important to be as accurate as possible when giving out your POI to avoid delays in ABN online application processing or even penalties.
2. Determine if you want to register as:
- Individual: Choose this option if you want to start trading as a sole trader. As a Sole trader you are the only owner and control and manage the business. You are solely responsible for all debts of the business and you cannot employ yourself.
- Partnership: A partnership is formed by two or more people who come together to run a business. Partners are jointly liability for all debts and liabilities that might occur while operating the business. Partnerships do not pay tax on the profit, each partner pays tax on their share of the partnership profit at individual tax rates in their individual tax return.
- Company: Choose this option if you have already started a business with ASIC and need an ABN. A Company is a legal entity separate from its shareholders. This means it has its own legal rights, and personal liability is limited. Also, owners of a corporation are liable for company debts and obligations up to the extent of their investment in the company. Money Earned belongs to the Company.
3. Have other information ready:
- Legal name of the entity
- ACN: Companies will need to register with the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) before applying for an ABN.
- Tax File Number (TFN)
- Business activity details & location
- Associates details