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Tax File Number - Australian Government

Description

A tax file number (TFN) is a unique number issued by the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) to individuals and organisations.  All businesses need a TFN, but other tax registrations depend on the type of business you're running. 

The type of TFN your business will need will depend on your business structure: 

  • If you're going to operate as a sole trader, your individual TFN is used for both your business and personal dealings. If you don't have an individual TFN, you will need to apply for one.
  • If you're going to operate your business through a partnership, company, trust or another type of business structure, it will need a separate TFN.

Most businesses can apply for a TFN when they apply for an Australian Business Number (ABN).

Service type

Licence

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

Duration

Ongoing

Fees

Fees Details for this service in table format.

Task Type Business Structure Description
Apply Application All

No fees are required

Forms

Act(s) name

Income Tax Assessment Act 1997 Australian Government

Regulation(s) name

Income Tax Assessment (1997 Act) Regulations 2021 Australian Government

Application process

Apply

Where applicable the following may be needed:

  • proof of identity
  • an Australian Company Number (ACN) or Australian Registered Body Number (ARBN)
  • a tax agent registration number
  • the business location
  • authorised contacts
  • associate details
  • the business activity.

Administering agency

Australian Taxation Office

Contact details

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