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Approval to Use Certain Words in a Business Name - Australian Government

Description

You will require this approval if you have been granted the authority to carry on a banking business and you intend to use any of the following words in your business name:

  • bank
  • banker
  • banking
  • building society
  • credit union
  • friendly society
  • credit society
  • credit co-operative
  • authorised Deposit-Taking Institution (ADI).

Service type

Licence

A licence defines the need to obtain recognition / certification and registration to undertake a certain business activity.

Eligibility requirements

Please consult with the Contact Officer for information on any eligibility requirements.

Duration

As specified

Fees

Fees Details for this service in table format.

Task Type Business Structure Description
Apply Application All

Please consult the Contact Officer for information on fees to be submitted.

Forms

Act(s) name

Banking Act 1959 Australian Government

Administering agency

Australian Prudential Regulation Authority

Contact details

Contact Email, Phone and Address Details for this service in simple two column table format, header then data.