How to complete the Public CBC registration form
The Public country-by-country (CBC) registration form (NAT 75645) must be completed in English and typed. Don't print and write on the form.
When completing the declaration, Use Adobe Acrobat's Fill & Sign tool to add signature, alternatively use the draw or add image function. Don't print and sign the form.
When saving the form to submit to the ATO, ensure the file is saved in PDF format, using the systems native 'Save As' functionality. Don't export or transform the file through an export feature.
The Public CBC reporting parent entity is obliged to report for periods starting on or after 1 July 2024 under the Public country-by-country (CBC) reporting regime.
Question 1: Is this a new registration of an entity or an update of details to an existing entity?
This question is mandatory.
Check 'Yes' if this is a new registration for the Public CBC reporting parent entity.
Check 'No' if this registration form is being submitted for a change of details, such as updating your authorised contact.
Question 2: Australian business number (ABN) or ATO reference number (ARN)
Enter the ABN or ARN of the Public CBC reporting parent entity ('registering entity'), if available.
An ABN is a unique 11-digit identifier that businesses in Australia use to interact with the government and other businesses. For more information, refer to Business or company registrations.
An ARN is a unique 12-digit identifier that the ATO uses to identify entities in its systems.
If the registering entity is foreign and doesn't have an ABN or ARN, leave this field blank and a new ARN will be created and issued to the entity.
Question 3: Registering entity type
This question is mandatory.
Select the entity type closest to that of the registering entity. The options for entity types are:
- Trust
- Partnership
- Company.
Question 4: Registering entity's full legal name
This question is mandatory.
Enter the full legal name of the registering entity. Write the entity’s name exactly as it appears on its official certificate of registration.
Question 5: Registering entity's jurisdiction
This question is mandatory.
Enter the jurisdiction of the registering entity, that is its jurisdiction of registration or creation. Write the full name of the jurisdiction.
For example, type the name 'United States of America'. Don't type 'USA' or 'US'.
Question 6: Registering entity's reporting period
This question is mandatory.
For the entity's first reporting period, enter the day it starts and the day it ends using the format DD/MM/YYYY.
An entity's reporting period will be the period for which audited consolidated financial statements for the entity are prepared, or they would be if it was a listed public company.
The entity's first reporting period is the later of the following:
- the entity's first reporting period commencing on or after 1 July 2024
- the first reporting period for which the entity is required to report. For more information see 'Who is required to report' at Public country-by-country (CBC) reporting
Question 7: Registering entity's address
This question is mandatory.
Enter the address information of the registering entity, including:
- postal address (street address or PO Box) line 1, only use line 2 if needed. (if a c/ address is used, split between both lines)
- suburb or town or locality
- state or territory (only applicable for Australian addresses)
- postcode (only applicable for Australian addresses)
- country if outside Australia (if the country is Australia, leave blank)
- email address of the registering entity to receive correspondence.
Question 8: Registering entity's authorised contact
This question is mandatory.
Enter the details of a person we can contact for more information on behalf of the registering entity. An authorised contact is given authority by an entity to deal with certain matters on behalf of the entity.
Please follow these instructions when entering telephone details:
- Don't include symbols or leading zeros in the country or area code -for example enter as 61, not +61, (0)61, or 0061.
- For Australian landline numbers don't include the country code, use only the area code and phone number.
- For Australian mobile numbers enter the country code as 614 in the designated country/area code field - don't include a leading zero from the mobile number.
Question 9: Registering entity's alternative authorised contact (optional)
Provide a second contact for the registering entity. If the primary authorised contact can't be reached, we will communicate with the alternative authorised contact.
Please follow these instructions when entering telephone details:
- Don't include symbols or leading zeros in the country or area code - for example, enter '61' not +61, (0)61, or 0061.
- For Australian landline numbers don't include the country code, use only the area code and phone number.
- For Australian mobile numbers enter the country code as 614 in the designated country/area code field - don't include a leading zero from the mobile number.