BUSINESS NAME REGISTRATION

Business Name Registration

What Is a Business Name?

A business name is the name or title under which a person or company conducts business operations. If you’re a sole trader not operating under your own personal name, or if

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What Is a Business Name?

A business name is the name or title under which a person or company conducts business operations.

If you’re a sole trader not operating under your own personal name, or if your company isn’t using its registered company name, you need to register a business name.

When registering a business name, you have the option of a one-year or a three-year registration. After it expires, you’ll need to renew it annually with the government. Be sure to consider what’s involved in maintaining a business name—such as the costs, whether the name is already in use, and the procedures for transferring or cancelling the name if needed.

Our Services

We can help you quickly register your business name. Our fees are as follows:

• One-Year Registration: $330 (including GST and government fees). After the first year, you’ll need to renew annually with the government.
• Three-Year Registration: $388 (including GST and government fees). No renewals needed for the first three years.

Documents Required

• Proposed Business Name (in English)
• Business Address and Mailing Address
• If the Business Name Holder Is a Sole Trader:
  • Sole trader’s ABN
  • Scanned copy of passport or Australian driver’s licence
  • Business address and mailing address
  • Email and contact phone number
• If the Business Name Holder Is a Company:
  • Company’s ABN
  • Business address and mailing address
  • Email and contact phone number
• If the Business Name Holder Is a Partnership:
  • Names and email addresses of both partners (individuals or companies)
  • Business address and mailing address
  • Email and contact phone number