Companies, trusts, partnerships and many other organisations can apply for a tax file number (TFN) using the online application below.

You can apply for a tax file number on behalf of a company, trust, partnership or other organisation via Tax professionals services.

You can apply for your client’s tax file number (TFN) when applying for their Australian business number (ABN).

There are certain requirements for providing evidence of identity for ABN registrations for non-residents.

Where a legal personal representative (LPR) derives income from the property or business of the deceased person after the date of date up to the end of the administration of the estate, they may need to report this income through a trust. 

When you deal with the ABR, you may be asked for information to prove your identity.

The entity mapping file is contained in the ABR extract file and can be linked to the Agency Data file using the Entity Type Code.

You'll need to provide details of all associates, such as partners, trustees, company directors and officers and other office bearers.

Non-residents may be entitled to an Australian business number (ABN) if carrying on an enterprise in Australia, or making supplies connected with Australia's indirect tax zone.

Personal information collected by the Australia Business Register is treated as confidential and is protected by the Privacy Act 1988. In some circumstances, we are able to collect, use and divulge your information.

Providing accurate details in your ABN application will help to avoid delays.

Save time by registering for PAYG, GST and a business name when you complete your ABN application. Most businesses or organisations can also apply for a TFN.

A superannuation entity must be set up correctly in line with the superannuation legislation to be entitled to an ABN.

You can complete a number of activities on behalf of your clients using the Tax professional's services.

You can apply for other registrations like PAYG, GST and a business name when you apply for your client's ABN. You can apply for a TFN for most businesses or organisations at the same time.

Government agencies can only apply for an ABN using a paper form.

A range of security controls is applied to protect the website from unauthorised access, and information is protected while it is collected by, stored on or passing through the ABR website.