Australian Government official website

The au means it's official.

Australian government websites always use au domain. Make sure you're on a secure site by inspecting your browser's address bar.

This site is secure.

The https:// ensures that you are connecting to the official website and that any information you provide is encrypted and transmitted securely.

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Australian Government

Business Registration Service
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Commonwealth of Australia

ABN Lookup & Business Registry

The official, secure portal to verify Australian Business Numbers (ABNs), access public records, and manage corporate entity compliance guidelines.

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Essential business resources

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Starting a new business

Use our official, free tool to step through everything you need to know, from initial entity structure to legal obligations in Australia.

Follow the step by step guide
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Licences, permits & trading

Find the official government licences, permits, and registrations that apply to your specific industry, location, and business type.

Find your requirements
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Grants & assistance

Search for official government grants, funding, or assistance programs designed to support and grow businesses within the Commonwealth.

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ASIC & ABR Compliance

Understand your ongoing obligations, including annual returns, taxation payments, and updating entity details with the relevant authorities.

View compliance guidelines