How to Apply for an ABN, TFN and GST Application for a (Standalone) Company

1. Go to https://www.abr.gov.au/business-super-funds-charities/applying-abn, click Apply of reapply an ABN

2. Tick on “I agree to provide true and correct information in this application and have read and understand the conditions above.” > click NEXT

3. For taxation purposes which type of entity is the applicant? Company, Partnership, Trust or other organization

4. What type of organization is the applicant? Australian Private Company

5. Have you registered with the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) and have an Australian Company Number (ACN)? YES

ABN Entitlement Report > click NEXT

6. Does the applicant currently have an Australian Business Number (ABN) or previously had an ABN? NO

7. 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

8. Does the applicant wish to apply or reapply for an Australian Business Number (ABN)? YES

9. Does the applicant have a Tax File Number? NO

10. Does the applicant wish to apply for a Tax File Number? YES > click NEXT

11. Is the applicant an Australian resident for tax purposes? YES

12. Is the applicant a type of organisation that fits within an income tax exempt category? NO

13. Is the applicant a charity or another type of not-for-profit organisation? NO

14. 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

15. ACN /ARBN of the Australian Private Company: Copy ACN of the Company (make sure there are no spaces in between the numbers > click CHECK ACN

16. From what date does the Australian Private Company require its ABN? Copy the Date of Registration from the Certificate document or the Company/Trust Form (if updated with the details)

17. 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

18. Is the Australian Private Company owned or controlled by Commonwealth, State, Territory or Local Government? NO

19. Describe the Australian Private Company’s main business activity: Copy the purpose from the form

20. Select the category which best matches the Australian Private Company ‘s main business activity: Select the category that is close to the purpose of the structure, if unsure, ask the Consultant

21. Does the Australian Private Company operate an agricultural property? NO > click NEXT

22. Country: AUSTRALIA

23. Address: Paste the registered home address of the client, NOT the PO Box

24. Is the Australian Private Company’s postal address the same as the business address?

25. What is the Australian Private Company’s email address for service of notices and correspondence? Copy the email address on the form

26. Does the Australian Private Company have more than one business location in Australia? NO

27. What is the telephone number for this location? Tick Mobile (usually clients give their mobile number)

28. What is the email address for this location? Tick Same as service of notice email then put the email address

29. Postal Address Details: Copy PO BOX address from form, if no PO BOX just put the street address:

30. Authorised contact1: Enter Client’s name, mobile no. (can be 04 directly), email address from form> position: Director

31. More contact: Yes, if more than 1 person on form> click NEXT >

Associates (Click Add Associated Individual <these are the OFFICEHOLDERS and SHAREHOLDER of the Company)

32. First given name: Copy from the form

33. Other given name: Leave it blank

34. Family Name: Copy from the form

35. Date of Birth: Copy from the form (dd/mm/yyyy)

36. Position held: (Tick all or what is applicable)

37. Tax File Number: Copy from the form

Click ADD (if applicable) – and Tick Add Associated Individual OR Add Associated Organisation (i.e. if the shareholder if a Trust)

38. Associated organization: ACN of the associated organization or the Trustee Company of the Trust (no space in between numbers) Copy from the certificate of registration

39. Name: Copy name of company in the form (add AS TRUSTEE FOR Name of the Trust)

40. Tick: Company Shareholder click ADD >

41. Add Address: Copy from the form

42. What is the date the associated organisation commenced, registered or became incorporated? Copy from form the Registration Date of the Company click ADD >

43. Why is the Australian Private Company applying for an ABN? New Business Australia

44. Is this the Australian Private Company’s first time in business in Australia? YES, click NEXT>

45. Name: Put Client’s FULL NAME

46. Position Held: Director

47. Date of Declaration: Put date of actual application

48. Print Page as PDF and save in client folder> File name: “YYMMDD ABN and TFN Application – Name of the Company”

49. Check form if details are correct, once done, click SUBMIT and do the following:

50. Select the option that describes the reason for the Australian Private Company’s GST Application: VOLUNTARY REGISTRATION

51. What is the Australian Private Company’s date of registration: Copy from the form

52. What is the Australian Private Company’s GST turnover: Copy from the form (or select the turnover that’s relevant)

53. How often will the Australian Private Company lodge its activity statement? QUARTERLY

54. Does the Australian Private Company intend to account for GST on a cash basis? YES

55. Does the Australian Private Company import goods or services into Australia? – NO unless otherwise advised

56. Does the Australian Private Company wish to register for fuel? NO unless otherwise advised > Click NEXT

Financial Account Details (DISREGARD) >Click NEXT

57. Name: Put Client’s FULL NAME

58. Position Held: Director

59. Date of Declaration: Put date of actual application

Click SUBMIT

60. Print Page as PDF and save in client folder > “YYMMDD GST Application Confirmation – Name of the Company

Click SUMMARY/EXIT > Click Exit Application

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