You will need this registration if you intend to operate a business as a company in Australia. An Australian public or proprietary company comes into existence when it is registered by the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC).
A licence defines the need to obtain recognition / certification and registration to undertake a certain business activity.
Please contact the agency for information regarding eligibility requirements.
As specified
Fees Details for this service in table format.
Public company with share capital. Fees for 2022-23
Public company limited by guarantee. Fees for 2022-23
Proprietary company. Fees 2022-23
Corporations Act 2001 Australian Government
Corporations Regulations 2001 Australian Government
Please lodge your completed application with supporting documentation with the agency.
You may register using the Business Registration Service or a private service provider (an accountant, solicitor or another business who provides online services with ASIC).
Australian Securities and Investments Commission
Investors and Financial Consumers
Contact Email, Phone and Address Details for this service in simple two column table format, header then data.
Steps to Register a Company (Opens in new window)
