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Welcome to the Business Registration Service.

If you already have an ABN, you can apply here for one or more of the following tax registrations:

You'll need to sign in on the next page using your Digital Identity.

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Not sure which registrations you need? Use our Help me decide tool to help you work it out.

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Apply for additional tax registrations

Welcome to the Australian Government Business Registration Service. Existing businesses and companies can apply here for one or more tax registrations at the same time.

Please note: Additional tax registrations are only available if you already have an ABN.

What taxes can I register for?

You can apply for one or more of the following tax roles or registrations:

Why do I need a Digital Identity?

A Digital Identity (linked to an existing ABN) is required so we can access your existing ABN details.

This is the same process you would use if you logged in to the Australian Taxation Office systems to manage your ABN details or to add tax registrations or roles.

Don't have a login?

To apply for one or more tax registration, you'll need to register for a Digital Identity and link it to your ABN using the Relationship Authorisation Manager (RAM).

Digital Identity

What is Digital Identity?

Your Digital Identity makes it quicker and easier for you to prove who you when accessing government services online. Once you create a Digital Identity with an accredited identity provider, you can use it prove your identity on different government online services.

Find out more about Digital Identity.

Linking your ABN to your Digital Identity

To manage your business matters, such as apply for tax registrations, you will need to link your Australian business number (ABN) to your Digital Identity. You can link your ABN to your Digital Identity using the Relationship Authorisation Manager (RAM).

Additional logins

You can use eligible online or 'cloud' accounting, bookkeeping or payroll software to process certain government tax forms.

Please note: the login options above are for specific tax paperwork. You'll still need to use your Digital Identity to:

  • manage business name details or renewals
  • submit tax forms through 'SBR-enabled' accounting, bookkeeping or payroll desktop software.

Find out more about the online or 'cloud' software service on the ATO website.

Need more help? Contact us via business.gov.au or call 13 28 46.

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