Overview

You will need this registration if you intend to operate a business as a company in Australia. An Australian public or proprietary company comes into existence when it is registered by the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC).

Eligibility

Please contact the agency for information regarding eligibility requirements.

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Application process

Apply

You may register using the Business Registration Service or a private service provider (an accountant, solicitor or another business who provides online services with ASIC).

Lodge

Please lodge your completed application with supporting documentation with the agency.

Key information

Contact details

For any questions about this topic.

Customer Contact Centre

Investors and Financial Consumers

Australian Securities and Investments Commission

Phone: 1300 300 630

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Related laws

Act(s) name:

Corporations Act 2001 Australian Government

Regulation(s) name:

Corporations Regulations 2001 Australian Government