By submitting this form, the information I have stated as well as any records being sent to ABNO Australia is accurate and up to date. ABNO Australia has my authorisation to submit an ABN application to the Australian Tax Office on my behalf. ABNO Australia will also be my registered tax agent and if necessary, submit a Business Name application to the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC).
I understand that ABNO Australia will be operating on my behalf with the necessary information needed in order to complete the ABN application and if needed, the GST and Business Name applications. When there is a renewal due, I believe ABNO Australia will notify me within a reasonable time frame as my ASIC agent during that time. I have the acknowledgement and approval of all individuals referred to this form for submission of their person information to be contained in this form, which will be reviewed by ABNO Australia, Australian Tax Office and Australian Security and Investments Commission.
I also confirm:
I am not disqualified from managing corporations under Section 206B(1) of the Corporations Act 2001.
Within the last 5 years I have not been convicted of, or released from prison after being convicted of, and serving a term of imprisonment for, any of the criminal offences referred to in Section 32(1)(c) or (d) of the Business Names Registration Act 2011.
- This application is submitted under, and is compliant with, the terms and conditions of the ASIC Electronic Lodgement Protocol.
- The information supplied is, to the best of my knowledge, accurate and complete.
- I understand the best structure for my business as a Sole Trader/Partnership/Company.
- I have the TFN, date of birth and name, OR name, address and date of birth for all key people in my business.
- I am not applying just because I have been asked to get an ABN as a condition of employment.
- I can provide evidence that I am entitled to an ABN if requested.
- To provide true and correct information in my ABN application.
I have the key characteristics of a business, such as:
- I can source my own clients
- I can organize my work to others
- I will account for my work and set my rate of pay
- I have two bank accounts, one for business and one as my personal account
- I am responsible for my own public liability, professional indemnity and/or workers compensation/income protection insurance.
Penalties of up to $12,600 can apply for each false or misleading statement made in an ABN application. Once I have an ABN I must keep it up to date (within 28 days of any change) and cancel it once I am no longer trading or carrying on an enterprise.