I’ve been told I have to get a business name and get an ABN and register for GST. It’s all too complicated. What am I supposed to do?
Registering a Business Name
If you trade (do business) under any name other than your personal name then you must register a business name. For example if you want to trade as “Joe’s Plumbing” you must register a business name.
If you are a partnership trading together you must register a business name.
If you are a sole trader (an individual) and you are going to trade under your exact name then you are not required to register a business name, although many people do. (Generally because it is good for marketing, and because it helps to separate your personal from your business life.)
Complete your credit card details when asked. Our fee is $60 plus the state government fee for your state. Further information and guidance is included as you are stepped through the process.
If all your details are completed accurately, your documentation should be despatched within 24 hours.
Registering for an ABN (Australian Business Number)
If you are not sure if you want or need an ABN, our ABN Overview page may assist you.
If you already have a business name, a company or a trust, then we can process an application for a Tax File Number (TFN), ABN, GST and PAYG all at once. Our fee is $125 for this service. There is no ATO fee.
If you are acting as a sole trader, then you will probably already have your personal Tax File Number. (We can not process an application for a Tax File Number from an individual.)
Complete your credit card details when asked. Our fee is $125. There is no ATO fee. Further information and guidance is included as you are stepped through the process and the help text will assist you to determine if you need to register for GST and PAYG.
If all your details are completed accurately, your documentation should be despatched within 24 hours.
