Register a business name - ASIC If you run a business in Australia, you may need to register a business name See the rules and how to register
How to register a business name with ASIC If you already have an ABN, you can apply to register a business name with ASIC Before you start To register a business name, you must have an ABN or have applied for one If you have applied but not received one yet, you will need the ABN reference number you got when you applied
Business names register | ASIC Key points: You can search the business names register to find out who holds a business name You can search by business name or business name holder Most information on the register is available for free
Business name holder portal access | ASIC If you hold a registered business name, you can use the ASIC Connect online service to update your registration details You can also use ASIC Connect to register or renew a business name
Company and organisation registers | ASIC You can search by the organisation name, a registered business name they hold, or a unique identifier such as an ACN Some information on the register is available for free
Business names | ASIC If you run a business in Australia, you may need to register on the business names register You’ll have ongoing obligations, like keeping your details up to date and renewing your registration
Rules for acceptable business names - ASIC There are rules about what business names ASIC can register In some cases, you can apply for consent to use a name that would not usually be allowed
Trading names are not registered business names | ASIC Trading names are not registered business names If you do not operate a business under your own name, you need to register a business name to do business in Australia
ASIC External Portal Help - User guides The user guides on this page provide step-by-step instructions on how to register a business name or update the business name register For help searching the business name register, see our ASIC Connect search user guides page
Payment options | ASIC Invoices for business names will be sent to the email address associated with the business name Invoices for companies could be sent to the company's online account, registered agent or registered business address This will depend on how you have set up your registration