Exactly what is involved in registering a company?
The Australian Securities & Investment Commission can tell you all about your obligations when registering and running a company.

Where do I get a D-U-N-S number?
Applying for a D-U-N-S number is free. You can verify or apply for your D-U-N-S number at any time - follow the link.

I need to know a bit more about tax reform and my business?
The Australian Tax Office has an introduction to all the components of the new tax reforms and how it affects your business.

Is it possible to pay tax online?
Yes - take a look at the Australian Tax Office information on the options available

 

Conducting a Search
From the homepage - enter your search criteria, which can be:

i.  the name of the entity
ii.  the DUNS number
iii.  or the ACN number

of any Australian business entity.

(i) If searching by name, you can search by either “exact” or “sounds like”. Exact name search lists entities that contain the string searched on in their name. Sounds like search lists entities with similar matching names. For each entity, the town and postcode of the registered office will be listed as well as the DUNS number. Click on the name of any entity in the list to see the details on the 
ABN Check page.

(ii) or (iii) If searching by the DUNS or ACN number, the numbers must match exactly the numbers of the entity you are looking for. Click on Search to go straight to the entity details on the ABN Check page.

ABN Check page displays basic registration details of a business entity. This includes:

  • Australian Business Number
  • Registered Name
  • Trading Style
  • Trading Address
  • ACN
  • Legal Structure

Australian Business Register
Next to the ABN:. field is a link labeled View the ABN Extract. This links to the Australian Business Register, where you can see the Current ABN Details of an entity. The extract includes ABN Status, Legal Name, Trading Name(s), Entity Type, and the State in which the entity is registered. You may search within the Australian Business Register if you wish.

Need More Information
You have three options to choose for more information on an entity.

Interested in doing business with this company?
Place your cursor over this link to highlight this option. This link will allow you to order a Company Check on the entity being viewed. A D&B Company Check delivers instant information on: Directors, Shareholdings, Line of Business, Court Actions, and Registered Charges. To order;

  • Click on Interested in doing business with this company? You are served the Login screen. If you don't already have a Login ID, you need to create one, by clicking on register now. Fill out your details, and complete the process by clicking on Register at the bottom of the page.
  • Once you have a Login ID you enter it along with your password to log in. You are served the order screen , which specifies the type and cost of the report being ordered. To proceed you must accept the standard terms and conditions. Read the terms and conditions, tick I accept, and then click on Order to proceed.
  • You can now complete the Payment Details screen to pay for the order. This is a secure page hosted by eMatters. After entering your credit card details click on Process Payment at the bottom of the screen.
A Company Check report is $44 (incl. GST)

Everything you need to establish a long-term relationship with this company
The next option for more information on the ABN Check page is the D&B Report. A D&B Report includes all information in the D&B Company Check plus the following: a three year comprehensive analysis of the company’s financials, details of company operations, trade information, banking, & the Dynamic Risk Score (DRS). A D&B report is the foundation for evaluating medium to high-risk decisions. To order:
  • Click on Everything you need to establish a long-term relationship with this company You are served the Login screen. If you don't already have a Login ID, you need to create one, by clicking on register now. Fill out your details, and complete the process by clicking on Register at the bottom of the page.
  • Once you have a Login ID you enter it along with your password to log in. You are served the order screen, which specifies the type and cost of the report being ordered. To proceed you must accept the standard terms and conditions. Read the terms and conditions, tick I accept, and then click on Order to proceed.
  • Now enter your telephone number (including area code), and then click on Send. One of our Customer Service Consultants will call to confirm your order.
A D&B report is $346.50 (incl. GST).


Let me market to more companies like this one
This option allows you to order mailing lists from within the same industry as the entity being viewed. The number of records available for each industry classification varies. To order:
  • Click on Let me market to more companies like this one You are served the Login screen. If you don't already have a Login ID, you need to create one, by clicking on register now. Fill out your details, and complete the process by clicking on Register at the bottom of the page.
  • Once you have a Login ID you enter it along with your password to log in. You are served the order screen, which specifies the number of records available within that industry, along with a total cost (incl. GST). To proceed you must accept the standard terms and conditions. Read the terms and conditions, tick I accept, and then click on Order to proceed.
  • You can now complete the Payment Details screen to pay for the order. This is a secure page hosted by eMatters. After entering your credit card details click on Process Payment at the bottom of the screen.
  • Should you wish to refine the list, the format or change the selection criteria you can do so by entering the MarketNet site. To do this, simply click on MarketNet on the order screen which will take you directly to the homepage.

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