Tax file number (TFN)
Write the TFN of the company in the boxes provided.
If the company has not previously been allocated a TFN, include a copy of the TFN application with the tax return, prominently highlighted with the words in block letters ‘ATTENTION COPY ONLY – TFN NOT RECEIVED AT THE TIME OF LODGING 2023 TAX RETURN’.
If the company has not applied for a TFN, attach a completed TFN application with its tax return. There may be delays in processing a tax return lodged without a TFN.
The head company of a consolidated or MEC group continues to use its existing TFN.
Name of company
When recording the name of the company:
- print the company name exactly as it appears on the company certificate of incorporation (also known as a certificate of registration) unless the company name is legally changed
- for subsequent tax returns, ensure that the company name is consistent from year to year unless the name changes.
If the company name is legally changed, notify us of the change at the time the change is made.
You can update your details:
- online through Australian Business Register or Business Portal
- by phone – if you're an authorised contact for the company, phone us on the business enquiries line (not applicable for adding or updating public officer details)
- by lodging a form – order the Change of registration details form (NAT 2943) using our publication ordering service
- through your registered tax agent or BAS agent.
Print on the tax return the current company name as registered with the Australian Securities & Investments Commission (ASIC).
For a consolidated or MEC group, use the head company’s name.
Australian business number (ABN)
Write the ABN of the company in the boxes provided if the company is registered on the Australian Business Register (ABR).
For a consolidated or MEC group, write the ABN of the head company. It is important to use the correct ABN to avoid delays in processing the tax return.
We are authorised by the A New Tax System (Australian Business Number) Act 1999 and other taxation laws to collect certain information relating to your entity, see Privacy statement – ABR transaction siteExternal Link.
You can find details of agencies that regularly receive information from the ABR at Your business information on the ABRExternal Link.
Previous name of company
If the company name has changed, write the previous name exactly as shown on the last lodged tax return.
Print the Australian company number (ACN) or Australian registered body number (ARBN) in the boxes provided.
Current postal address
If the current postal address for the company has not changed, write the address exactly as shown on the last tax return lodged.
If outside Australia you must provide an Australian address, see Lodging your tax return from outside Australia.
Use C/- when ‘care of’ is part of an address. It is the only acceptable format. Using any other term will delay the processing of the tax return.
Postal address on previous tax return
If the address has changed from the previous tax return, write the address exactly as shown on the last lodged tax return.
Use C/- when ‘care of’ is part of an address. It is the only acceptable format. Using any other term will delay the processing of the tax return.
Business address of main business
Write the street address of the main business. It is the place where most of the business decisions are made.
For a consolidated or MEC group, write the business address of the head company.
Final tax return
If there will be no requirement for the company to lodge tax returns in future income years, print X in the Yes box at this item.
Otherwise, print X in the No box.
Subsidiary members of consolidated or MEC groups should not print X in the Yes box if membership of the consolidated or MEC group is the only basis on which the company will not be required to lodge future tax returns.
If the company is winding down, liquidating or being deregistered, ensure it has complied with its lodgment, reporting, payment and other administrative responsibilities.
Find out about more about your obligations for:
- closing your business
- deregistering a company
- ending your organisation
- administrative responsibilities of a bankruptcy trustee.
Electronic funds transfer (EFT)
We need your financial institution details to pay any refund owing to the company, even if you provided them to us before
Write the following details in the boxes provided on the form:
- Bank State Branch (BSB) number – this number has 6 digits, do not include spaces or hyphens
- account number – this number has no more than 9 digits, do not include spaces or hyphens
- account name – for example, Citizen Pty Ltd.
- Do not show account type, such as cheque in the account name. Include spaces between each word and initials where required.
- If it exceeds 32 characters, provide the first 32 characters only.
The refund can only be paid into a recognised financial institution account located in Australia.
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