When did you last check your Australian business number (ABN) details on the Australian Business Register (ABR)? If you're not sure, it's time to check your details are correct.
Emergency services and government agencies use ABN details to identify businesses in areas affected by emergencies. Checking that both your physical business address and postal address are listed is important.
Other ABN details include authorised contacts, contact details and business activities.
If your details are incorrect, you may miss out on important help, information or opportunities like financial grants.
How to update your ABN details
There are many ways to update your detailsExternal Link. The fastest way is through ABR online services. Log in using myGovID and Relationship Authorisation ManagerExternal Link.
It’s your responsibility to keep your details up to date, but you can ask your tax professional to update them on your behalf.
If you're no longer using your ABN, you need to cancelExternal Link it. We actively review ABN entitlement and may cancel your ABN if there are no signs of business activityExternal Link.