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How to Apply for an ABN and TFN Application for a Foundation

Curriculum

  • 17 Sections
  • 55 Lessons
  • 10 Weeks
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  • Start
    2
    • 1.1
      1. Go to https://www.abr.gov.au/business-super-funds-charities/applying-abn, click Apply of reapply an ABN
    • 1.2
      2. Tick on “I agree to provide true and correct information in this application and have read and understand the conditions above.” > click NEXT
  • ABN Entitlement
    7
    • 2.1
      3. For taxation purposes which type of entity is the applicant? Company, Partnership, Trust or other organization
    • 2.2
      4. What type of organization is the applicant? Fixed Trust
    • 2.3
      5. Are the terms of the trust set out in a trust deed or are the terms of the trust implied? YES
    • 2.4
      6. Will your activities be carried out in Australia? YES
    • 2.5
      7. Have you started or are you taking steps to start your activity? YES
    • 2.6
      8. What is the nature of your activity? Charity
    • 2.7
      ABN Entitlement Report > click NEXT
  • Application Detail
    5
    • 3.1
      9. Does the applicant currently have an Australian Business Number (ABN) or previously had an ABN? NO
    • 3.2
      10. If you answered yes to the question above, what is the Australian Business Number (ABN) currently or previously held by the applicant? LEAVE IT BLANK
    • 3.3
      11. Does the applicant wish to apply or reapply for an Australian Business Number (ABN)? YES
    • 3.4
      12. Does the applicant have a Tax File Number? NO
    • 3.5
      13. Does the applicant wish to apply for a Tax File Number? YES > click NEXT
  • Taxation Information
    4
    • 4.1
      14. Is the applicant an Australian resident for tax purposes? YES
    • 4.2
      15. Is the applicant a type of organisation that fits within an income tax exempt category? YES
    • 4.3
      16. Is the applicant a charity or another type of not-for-profit organisation? YES
    • 4.4
      17. If the applicant uses, or intends to use the services of a registered agent, what is their registered agent number? LEAVE IT BLANK > click NEXT
  • Applicant Information
    1
    • 5.1
      18. Name of the Fixed Trust: Copy name of foundation in the form and paste it after “The trustee for” > click NEXT
  • Business Activity Details
    3
    • 6.1
      19. From what date does the Fixed Trust require its ABN? Copy the Date of Foundation’s Establishment from the trust deed
    • 6.2
      20. If you intend for this business activity to be less than 3 months, on what date do you expect to cease business? DISREGARD THIS QUESTION
    • 6.3
      21. Is the Fixed Trust owned or controlled by Commonwealth, State, Territory or Local Government? NO
  • Main Business Activity
    3
    • 7.1
      22. Describe the Fixed Trust’s main business activity:
    • 7.2
      23. Select the category which best matches the Fixed Unit Trust’s main business activity:
    • 7.3
      24. Does the Fixed Trust operate an agricultural property? NO > click NEXT
  • Main Business Location
    5
    • 8.1
      25. Country: AUSTRALIA
    • 8.2
      26. Address: Paste the registered home address of the client, NOT the PO Box
    • 8.3
      27. Is the Fixed Trust’s postal address the same as the business address?
    • 8.4
       Yes, if only 1 address in the form.
      10 Minutes0 Questions
    • 8.5
       No, if there is a different postal address in the form.
      10 Minutes0 Questions
  • If Yes:
    4
    • 9.1
      28. What is the Fixed Trust’s email address for service of notices and correspondence? Copy the email address on the form
    • 9.2
      29. Does the Fixed Trust have more than one business location in Australia? NO
    • 9.3
      30. What is the telephone number for this location? Tick Mobile (usually clients give their mobile number)
    • 9.4
      31. What is the email address for this location? Tick Same as service of notice email then put the email address
  • If No, postal address details:
    1
    • 10.1
      32. Postal Address Details: Copy PO BOX address from form, if no PO BOX just put the street address:
  • Contact Details
    2
    • 11.1
      33. Authorised contact1: Enter Client’s name, mobile no. (can be 04 directly), email address from form> position: Director
    • 11.2
      34. More contact: Yes, if more than 1 person on form> click NEXT >
  • Associates
    0
    • Associated Individual Details
      7
      • 13.1
        35. Associated organization: ACN of the associated organization (no space in between First given name: Copy from the form
      • 13.2
        36. Other given name: Leave it blank
      • 13.3
        37. Family Name: Copy from the form
      • 13.4
        38. Date of Birth: Copy from the form (dd/mm/yyyy)
      • 13.5
        39. Position held: (Tick all or what is applicable)
      • 13.6
        40. Tax File Number: Copy from the form
      • 13.7
        Associate details will be shown, if CORRECT, click NEXT>
    • OR - Associated Organisation Details (if Public Company Limited by Guarantee is a Trustee)
      5
      • 14.1
        41. Associated organization: ACN of the associated organization (no space in between numbers) Copy from the certificate of registration
      • 14.2
        42. Name: Copy name of public company in the form
      • 14.3
        43. Tick: Trustee click ADD >
      • 14.4
        44. Add Address: Copy from the form
      • 14.5
        45. What is the date the associated organisation commenced, registered or became incorporated? Copy from form the Registration Date of the Company click ADD >
    • Reason for Application
      2
      • 15.1
        47. Is this the Fixed Trust’s first time in business in Australia? YES, click NEXT>
      • 15.1
        46. Why is the Fixed Trust applying for an ABN? New Business Australia
    • Declaration
      5
      • 16.1
        48. Name: Put Client’s FULL NAME
      • 16.2
        49. Position Held: Trustee/Chairman
      • 16.3
        50. Date of Declaration: Put date of actual application
      • 16.4
        51. Print Page as PDF and save in client folder> File name: “YYMMDD ABN and TFN Application – The Trustee for (Name of the Foundation)”
      • 16.5
        52. Check form if details are correct, once done, click SUBMIT and do the following:
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      • 17.1
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    52. Check form if details are correct, once done, click SUBMIT and do the following:
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