Design
Breakpoints:
Currently displaying the mobile design.
To see designs for other breakpoints please view this page on a larger screen.
You may need a MyID make the process of registering with Government easier.
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Processing time
Instant
Cost
Free
You need an individual TFN if you use a sole trader business structure.
A TFN is your unique number in the tax system.
You use your individual TFN for your business.
Learn about TFNs on the Australian Taxation Office website.
Processing time
- Instant with a strong myID
- 28 days without a strong MyID
Cost
Free
You need an ABN if you use a sole trader business structure.
An ABN is a unique number that identifies your business. You need it for tax and other business activities.
Businesses that have ABNs are listed in ABN Lookup.
Before registering
You need an individual tax file number (TFN) to register for an ABN.
Processing time
Around 10 minutes
Cost
Free
You need to register your business name if it is different to your personal name.
Check if the business name you want is available with the business name check tool.
Before registering
You need an ABN or an ABN application reference number to register a business name.
Processing time
Usually less than 48 hours
Cost
- $47 for one year
- $108 for 3 years
Layouts
The registrations accordion is used in Single column - tool page layout.
Layout: Single column - tool page layout
The content area is 9 grid-columns wide.
Tool result components span the full width of the content area.
The content area is 10 grid-columns wide.
Tool result components span the full width of the content area.
The content area is 12 grid-columns wide.
Tool result components span the full width of the content area.
Guidelines for use
Purpose:
The registrations accordion displays a tailored list of business registrations. It helps users understand:
- which registrations are required or recommended
- what each registration is for
- what they need before registering
- the expected processing time and cost
- where to apply or learn more.
When to use this component:
Used in the Work out your business registrations tool results page.
Content guidelines:
- Group related registrations under clear step headings on the page.
- Accordion item titles are the name of the registration.
- Use the accordion description to explain what the registration is for.
- The prerequites / before registering section is for registrations that are required before registering. Other prerequisutes are not covered here.
- Include processing time and cost.
- Use link text that names the service or website where the user can register.
Version history
20 August, 2026
- Added the registrations accordion to the style guide.