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

Curriculum

  • 19 Sections
  • 67 Lessons
  • 10 Weeks
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  • Start
    2
    • 2.1
      1. Go to https://www.abr.gov.au/business-super-funds-charities/applying-abn, click Apply of reapply an ABN
    • 2.2
      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
    4
    • 3.1
      3. For taxation purposes which type of entity is the applicant? Company, Partnership, Trust or other organization
    • 3.2
      4. What type of organization is the applicant? Australian Private Company
    • 3.3
      5. Have you registered with the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) and have an Australian Company Number (ACN)? YES
    • 3.4
      ABN Entitlement Report > click NEXT
  • Application Detail
    5
    • 4.1
      6. Does the applicant currently have an Australian Business Number (ABN) or previously had an ABN? NO
    • 4.2
      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
    • 4.3
      8. Does the applicant wish to apply or reapply for an Australian Business Number (ABN)? YES
    • 4.4
      9. Does the applicant have a Tax File Number? NO
    • 4.5
      10. Does the applicant wish to apply for a Tax File Number? YES > click NEXT
  • Taxation information
    4
    • 5.1
      11. Is the applicant an Australian resident for tax purposes? YES
    • 5.2
      12. Is the applicant a type of organisation that fits within an income tax exempt category? NO
    • 5.3
      13. Is the applicant a charity or another type of not-for-profit organisation? NO
    • 5.4
      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
  • Applicant information
    1
    • 6.1
      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
  • Business Activity Details
    3
    • 7.1
      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)
    • 7.2
      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
    • 7.3
      18. Is the Australian Private Company owned or controlled by Commonwealth, State, Territory or Local Government? NO
  • Main Business Activity
    3
    • 8.1
      19. Describe the Australian Private Company’s main business activity: Copy the purpose from the form
    • 8.2
      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
    • 8.3
      21. Does the Australian Private Company operate an agricultural property? NO > click NEXT
  • Main Business location
    3
    • 9.1
      22. Country: AUSTRALIA
    • 9.2
      23. Address: Paste the registered home address of the client, NOT the PO Box
    • 9.3
      24. Is the Australian Private Company’s postal address the same as the business address?
  • If YES:
    4
    • 10.1
      25. What is the Australian Private Company’s email address for service of notices and correspondence? Copy the email address on the form
    • 10.2
      26. Does the Australian Private Company have more than one business location in Australia? NO
    • 10.3
      27. What is the telephone number for this location? Tick Mobile (usually clients give their mobile number)
    • 10.4
      28. What is the email address for this location? Tick Same as service of notice email then put the email address
  • Postal address details (if NO)
    1
    • 11.1
      29. Postal Address Details: Copy PO BOX address from form, if no PO BOX just put the street address:
  • Contact Details
    2
    • 12.1
      30. Authorised contact1: Enter Client’s name, mobile no. (can be 04 directly), email address from form> position: Director
    • 12.2
      31. More contact: Yes, if more than 1 person on form> click NEXT >
  • Associates
    1
    • 13.1
      Associates (Click Add Associated Individual <these are the OFFICEHOLDERS and SHAREHOLDER of the Company)
  • IF Associated Individual details
    7
    • 14.1
      32. First given name: Copy from the form
    • 14.2
      33. Other given name: Leave it blank
    • 14.3
      34. Family Name: Copy from the form
    • 14.4
      35. Date of Birth: Copy from the form (dd/mm/yyyy)
    • 14.5
      36. Position held: (Tick all or what is applicable)
    • 14.6
      37. Tax File Number: Copy from the form
    • 14.6
      Click ADD (if applicable) – and Tick Add Associated Individual OR Add Associated Organisation (i.e. if the shareholder if a Trust)
  • IF - Associated Organisation (as a Shareholder)
    5
    • 15.1
      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
    • 15.2
      39. Name: Copy name of company in the form (add AS TRUSTEE FOR Name of the Trust)
    • 15.3
      40. Tick: Company Shareholder click ADD >
    • 15.4
      41. Add Address: Copy from the form
    • 15.5
      42. 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
    • 16.1
      43. Why is the Australian Private Company applying for an ABN? New Business Australia
    • 16.2
      44. Is this the Australian Private Company’s first time in business in Australia? YES, click NEXT>
  • Declaration
    5
    • 17.1
      45. Name: Put Client’s FULL NAME
    • 17.2
      46. Position Held: Director
    • 17.3
      47. Date of Declaration: Put date of actual application
    • 17.4
      48. Print Page as PDF and save in client folder> File name: “YYMMDD ABN and TFN Application – Name of the Company”
    • 17.5
      49. Check form if details are correct, once done, click SUBMIT and do the following:
  • GST Application
    8
    • 18.1
      50. Select the option that describes the reason for the Australian Private Company’s GST Application: VOLUNTARY REGISTRATION
    • 18.2
      51. What is the Australian Private Company’s date of registration: Copy from the form
    • 18.3
      52. What is the Australian Private Company’s GST turnover: Copy from the form (or select the turnover that’s relevant)
    • 18.4
      53. How often will the Australian Private Company lodge its activity statement? QUARTERLY
    • 18.5
      54. Does the Australian Private Company intend to account for GST on a cash basis? YES
    • 18.6
      55. Does the Australian Private Company import goods or services into Australia? – NO unless otherwise advised
    • 18.7
      56. Does the Australian Private Company wish to register for fuel? NO unless otherwise advised > Click NEXT
    • 18.8
      Financial Account Details (DISREGARD) >Click NEXT
  • Declaration
    6
    • 19.1
      57. Name: Put Client’s FULL NAME
    • 19.2
      58. Position Held: Director
    • 19.3
      59. Date of Declaration: Put date of actual application
    • 19.4
      Click SUBMIT
    • 19.5
      60. Print Page as PDF and save in client folder > “YYMMDD GST Application Confirmation – Name of the Company
    • 19.6
      Click SUMMARY/EXIT > Click Exit Application
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    • 20.1
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