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Fast, online Australian Business Number application and Business Name registration

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ABN for Individuals

Register or reactivate an ABN as a sole-trader.

ABN for Company

Get an ABN for your registered company.

ABN for Partnerships

Register or reactivate ABN for partnerships.

ABN for Trusts

Fast ABN set up and reactivation for trusts.

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More than just ABN registration, we go the extra mile

Register an ABN with Lawpath and lower the risk of running into legal problems.

Easy online registration

Complete your online application in under 5 minutes. Yes, it’s that fast. Our interactive form gives you all the information you need to complete your application, and our team is always here to help.

Verified ABN provider

When you register your ABN with Lawpath, you partner with a verified ABN provider. It means you’ll get your application processed properly and securely.

Expedited application

When applying for your ABN, we understand that you want to make sure that you go through a legitimate provider. This is why we’re proud to say that we’re a verified ABN provider, meaning that you can rest assured that your application will be processed properly and securely.

Register your Australian Business Number with Lawpath

You can apply for an ABN as long as you are an Australian resident for tax purposes and hold a current Tax File Number (TFN).

For any ABN registration

from $50

  • ABN Registration
  • Phone & Email Support
  • Free Lawpath Account
  • Free Legal Document (valued at $99)
  • Free Business Name Search
  • Complimentary partner offers from leading business resources
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How it works

STEP 1

Start your application

Click on the Redeem Now button to begin the application process.

STEP 2

Select our name

When prompted, choose our name from the partner list and enter the partner key:

STEP 3

Receive Your Australian Business Number

Your ABN and supporting documentation will be delivered to your email within 24 hours.

Cancelled ABN?

If your ABN has been cancelled, Lawpath can reactivate this on your behalf. You can apply now using our form and your current ABN will be reactivated.
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Frequently Asked Questions

An Australian Business Number (ABN) is a unique 11 digit number which the ATO will allocate to you. This number is used on your business documents and invoices
You need an ABN to receive all B2B payments, to register for PAYG and GST and to register a .com.au domain and business name(s). Having an ABN will also enhance the legitimacy of your business
You are entitled to an ABN if you are carrying on an enterprise in Australia, a company or making supplies connected with Australia’s indirect tax zone.
You will need to provide the following information when applying for your ABN:
  • Proof of identity
  • The reason you are applying for an ABN
  • The date you require the ABN to be effective from
  • Your Tax File Number (TFN)
  • Where your business is located
  • Details of any officeholders in your business
  • The industry your business will operate in
  • The activities your business will engage in

Your ABN may be delayed if:

  • There are problems with the verification of your identity,
  • You have an overdue tax return,
  • Already have applied for an ABN, or
  • A previous application has been rejected.
If your application has been rejected, you have the option to dispute it within 60 days. You should detail why you are objecting to the decision and provide supporting documentation. Please note that we do not provide refunds for rejected applications.

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