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Tax File Number - Australian Government

Description

You will need to register for a tax file number (TFN) if you intend to work and earn a wage in Australia or operate a company in Australia and pay wages to staff.

Companies that operate within Australia and persons that earn a wage may be required to pay some of their income to the Australian Government in the form of tax.

A TFN is a unique number issued by the Australian Government for all entities with a potential income tax role. Its primary purpose is to identify you for tax purposes in all dealings with the Australian Government.

Companies and other organisations can apply for a TFN online through the Australian Business Register.

The online option is available for a:

  • company
  • partnership
  • trust
  • other organisation – such as an unincorporated company, club or association.

Service type

Licence

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

Eligibility requirements

You will be required to provide proof of identity documentation.

Duration

Ongoing

Fees

Fees Details for this service in table format.

Task Type Business Structure Description
Apply Application All

No fees are required

Forms

Regulation(s) name

Income Tax Assessment (1997 Act) Regulations 2021 Australian Government

Application process

Apply

Where applicable the following may be needed:

  • a tax agent registration number
  • an Australian Company Number (ACN) or Australian Registered Body Number (ARBN)
  • 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.