Registering your organisation - Tax basics for non-profit organisations

How does your organisation apply for an ABN?

Your organisation can apply for an ABN:

• electronically through
• the Australian Business Register at www.abr.gov.au
• the Australian Government business website www.business.gov.au where you can also attend to other government obligations
• on a paper form, by phoning the Tax Office on 13 28 66, or
• through a tax agent, who will lodge an application using the electronic lodgment system.

For more information refer to Australian business number (ABN) – an overview for non-profit organisations ABN registration To obtain these publications, see More information.

Last Modified: Tuesday, 5 June 2007