Online Sole Trader ABN Application Please follow the simple instructions below. This application will be reviewed and submitted to the Australian Business Register. Individual (Sole Trader) - One page If you are human, leave this field blank. Your Details Title * Mr Mrs Ms Miss Given Names * Family Name * Date of Birth * I have been known by another name previously Previous name * Mobile Number * Email * Application Details What is the nature of your activity? * - Please select - Apprentice, trade assistant or labourer In the form of a business Renting or leasing out a residential property In the form of a licence, lease or other grant of an interest in property One-off commercial transactions not done in the course of a business Will your activities be carried out in Australia? * Yes No If you rent out a residential property on a regular or continuous basis you are carrying on an enterprise for ABN purposes and are entitled to an ABN. An activity is: 'continuous' if there is no significant cessation or interruption to the activity 'regular' if it is repeated at reasonably close intervals. The intervals do not need to be fixed. Do you need an ABN when renting out residential property? If you let out residential premises where the whole of the premises is to be used predominantly for residential accommodation purposes, you do not need an ABN for pay as you go withholding purposes. * I am renting out residential property on a regular or continuous basis. An activity is: 'continuous' if there is no significant cessation or interruption to it 'regular' if it repeated at reasonably close intervals. The intervals do not need to be fixed. * The activities are on a regular or continuous basis. A 'reasonable expectation' is more than a possibility, risk or chance of the event occurring. A reasonable expectation of profit or gain is determined by whether, looking at all the circumstances, a reasonable person would conclude that there is a reasonable expectation of profit or gain. For the purposes of determining whether, objectively, there is a reasonable expectation of profit or gain, one factor to consider is that particular kinds of enterprises may take longer to become profitable and may make an overall loss initially. 'Profit or gain' refers to concepts commonly used in the commercial world and can encompass a 'profit or gain' of an income or capital nature. * I expect to make a profit or gain from my activity. You Can't Apply For An ABN With This Form Please Contact the ABR on 13 92 26 Are you an Australian resident for tax purposes? * Yes No Is your domicile (your permanent home) in Australia? * Yes No Do you expect to be in Australia for more than 183 days of the Financial Year? Yes No You fulfil the domicile test and are considered an Australian Resident for tax purposes. You fulfil the 183-day test and are considered an Australian Resident for tax purposes. You Can't Apply For An ABN With This Form Please Contact the ABR on 13 92 26 Do you have a Tax File Number (TFN)? * Yes No Enter your Tax File Number (TFN) * If you don’t know your Tax File Number, look at a recent ATO Notice of Assessment or other correspondence, it generally has your TFN in the top right hand corner. Do you currently have an Australian Business Number (ABN) or previously had one? * No Yes Can you provide the ABN? * Yes No Not providing your Australian Business Number (ABN) may delay the registration process. What is the ABN currently or previously held by you? * Activity Details Is this your first time in business in Australia? * Yes No Why are you applying for an ABN? * - Please select - New business in Australia Investment purposes Purchased existing business Contractor/Sub-contractor To receive payment for services Change in business structure Select the reason that best describes why you are applying for an Australian business number. From what date do you require your ABN? * What is the previous owner's Australian Business Number (ABN)? * Not providing the ABN may delay the registration process. What was the Australian Business Number (ABN) previously used? * Not providing the ABN may delay the registration process. Do you intend for this business activity to be less than 3 months? * No Yes On what date do you expect to cease business? * If you register for GST, you will be required to complete business activity statements monthly. * I understand I will be required to complete business activity statements on a monthly basis. Describe in a few words the main activity from which you derive the majority of your business income. * Please describe in a few words what goods and/or services you will be providing. * Are you, or will you be operating an agricultural property? * No Yes Business Address This must be a street address, eg 123 Smith Street Smithfield and not a post office box number or other delivery point address. This can be your home address if you operate a home based business. Address Line 1 * Address Line 2 Suburb * State * - Please select - ACT NSW NT QLD SA TAS VIC WA Postcode * Is your postal address the same as the business address? * Yes No Postal Address Address Line 1 * Address Line 2 Suburb * State * - Please select - ACT NSW NT QLD SA TAS VIC WA Postcode * Do you have more than one business location in Australia? * No Yes Additional Business Address Address Line 1 * Address Line 2 Suburb * State * - Please select - ACT NSW NT QLD SA TAS VIC WA Postcode * Do you need to add any of these registrations? (Free of charge) GST Registration Required If you are a rideshare operator, or have expected total sales of >$75,000 per financial year, otherwise you can volunteer to register. PAYG Withholding Required If you employ staff. GST Registration What date would you like to register for GST? * GST registration can only start on or after the activation date of your ABN. Estimated Annual Turnover? * - Please select - $0 - $74,999 $75,000 - $149,999 $150,000 - $1,999,999 $2,000,000 - $19,999,999 $20,000,000 and over How often would like to report to the Tax Office? * - Please select - Annually Quarterly (Most Popular) Monthly How often would like to report to the Tax Office? * - Please select - Quarterly (Most Popular) Monthly When will you send GST results to the ATO? * When I receive the CASH (Most Popular) When I receive the INVOICE Do you Import Goods and Services into Australia? * No Yes PAYG Withholding What date did / will you start paying wages? * GST registration can only start on or after the activation date of your ABN. How many employees do you estimate you will pay? * What amount do you expect to withhold from payments to payees each year? * For example, on a $60,000 wage, withholding tax is roughly $11,000. Are you employing any working holiday makers? * No Yes Working holiday makers are individuals under a 471, 462 or associated bridging visa which was issued by the Department of Home Affairs. How are you going to provide your PAYG withholding payment summary annual report to the ATO? * -Please Select- Electronically Paper form supplied by the ATO Both How will you provide provide payment summaries to your payees? * -Please Select- Print your own payment summaries Use payment summaries supplied by the ATO Both Will you pay royalties, dividends or interest to non-residents or report investment income paid to Australian residents? * -Please Select- Yes No Not sure What is the main industry that you operate in? * - Please select - Accommodation & Food Services Administration & Support Services Agricultural Property Arts & Recreation Services Construction Education & Training Electricity, Gas, Water & Waste Financial & Insurance Services Fishing Forestry Healthcare & Social Assistance Information Media & Telecommunication Manufacturing Mining Other Services Personal, Scientific & Technical Service Public Administration & Safety Rental, Hiring & Real Estate Services Retail Trade Transport, Postal & Warehousing Wholesale Trade What activity do you employ people to perform? * Business Name Registration For how long would you like to register your business name? * One Year ($149.00) Three Years ($199.00) Desired business name to be registered. Plesse check availability of your proposed name by clicking here. * I have checked and can confirm the name is available (no similar names matched your entry). Your Declaration And Important Information I agree to the ABN Registration Service Declaration and the Terms and Conditions of the site. Next
