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If you want to trade under any name other than your own legal name, you are required by law to register a Business Name.
โ ๏ธ You NEED a Business Name if:
โ You DON'T need one if:
Even if not required, many sole traders register a Business Name to appear more professional and build brand recognition.
We register Business Names for all entity types: Sole Traders ยท Partnerships ยท Companies ยท Trusts
1 Year Registration
Ideal if you're testing a new business idea or want to start with a shorter commitment.
Register for 1 Year3 Year Registration
Save compared to renewing yearly
Lock in your name for 3 years. No annual renewal hassle. The smart choice for established businesses.
Register for 3 Years โ Best Value๐ Secure checkout ยท No hidden fees ยท Free resubmission if refused by ASIC
From name check to registration in minutes. We handle the ASIC process for you.
Use the name checker above to see if your preferred name is available. Then fill in the simple registration form โ it takes just a few minutes. Already have an ABN? Even faster.
Our team checks your application for compliance and submits it to ASIC on your behalf. If the name is refused, we contact you to choose an alternative and resubmit at no extra cost.
Business Names are typically registered within 1โ3 business days. ASIC will email you directly with your registration record and ASIC-Key. Download and save these immediately โ the link expires after 30 days.
๐ Secure payment ยท Free resubmission if refused
More than just a name โ it's the foundation of your brand in Australia.
Instead of trading as "John Smith", you trade as "Smith Plumbing Services" โ professional, memorable, and instantly recognisable by clients.
Australian banks require a registered Business Name to open an account under your brand. Without it, the account is in your personal name only.
A registered Business Name qualifies you for an Australian .com.au domain โ giving your website instant local credibility.
Your Business Name is registered nationally with ASIC and visible on the Australian Business Register โ clients can verify you're legitimate instantly.
You can register as many Business Names as you like under the same ABN. Perfect if you run different services or want to secure names before someone else does.
It is illegal in Australia to trade under an unregistered Business Name. Registration protects you and gives clients confidence that your business is legitimate.
You can โ here's the difference.
| ๐๏ธ ASIC (Do It Yourself) | โ ABNora.com.au | |
|---|---|---|
| Processing time | Variable โ you navigate ASIC yourself | 1โ3 business days โ we handle it |
| Application reviewed | โ No โ errors cause delays | โ Yes โ before lodgement |
| If name is refused | You pay again for a new attempt | We resubmit for free |
| ABN + GST + BN together | 3 separate websites | One form, one payment |
| Support | ASIC help โ limited availability | Direct email support |
If ASIC refuses your Business Name for any reason โ already taken, too similar, address issues โ our team contacts you, helps you choose an alternative, and resubmits at no extra cost. You pay once. We handle the rest.
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No. As a sole trader, your ABN cannot use "Pty Ltd" in the business name โ that suffix is reserved for registered companies, which are a different entity type. A company must be registered with ASIC and requires an annual fee to maintain. As a sole trader, you obtain your ABN and can run as many businesses under it as you like, with as many Business Names as you need โ just without the "Pty Ltd" designation. For enquiries about company registration, please contact us.
ASIC may reject a Business Name for several reasons:
No. If ASIC rejects your Business Name, one of our team members will contact you by email, asking for an alternative name. We will check availability and register the new name on your behalf โ completely free of charge. Your original payment covers the full service including corrections and resubmission.
No. Your ABN must be active before a Business Name can be registered. Once we reactivate your ABN and it shows as active on the ATO website, we can then process your Business Name registration. This can take a few hours (sometimes up to 24 hours) after the ABN is reactivated. As soon as the Business Name is approved, ASIC will send you a confirmation email with your registration record and ASIC-Key. If your ABN is currently cancelled, reactivate it here first.
Yes. You can register as many Business Names as you like under the same sole trader ABN. This is ideal if you operate across different industries or services โ each name is registered independently with ASIC. Register another Business Name here.
Business Name registrations are typically processed by ASIC within 1โ3 business days. Once approved, ASIC will send you a confirmation email directly with your registration record and ASIC-Key. We strongly recommend downloading and saving these documents immediately, as the ASIC link expires after 30 days.
Check availability, fill in the form, and we lodge it with ASIC. Your Business Name could be registered within 1โ3 business days.
๐ท๏ธ Register My Business Name๐ SSL Secure ยท Official ASIC Registration ยท Free Resubmission ยท No Hidden Fees
You need an active ABN before you can register a Business Name. Register for both on the same form โ we process the ABN first and then lodge your Business Name automatically.
Register My ABN โ $89Mandatory if your turnover exceeds $75K/year or you drive for Uber, DiDi or any rideshare. Add it to the same form.
Register for GST โ $99ABNora.com.au is a private registered tax agent service (TPB Registration No. 26179243). We are not affiliated with the Australian Government, the ATO, or ASIC. You can also register a Business Name yourself via asic.gov.au.