TFN Application / Enquiry - Individual - AG - Australian Business Licence and Information Service

Description

You will need to register for a tax file number (TFN) if you intend to work and earn a wage in Australia. Any person that earns a wage in Australia is 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.

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

Task	Type	Business Structure	Description
Apply	Application	All	No fees are required.

Forms

Task	Business Structure	Resources
Apply	Sole Trader	Tax File Number Application or Enquiry for an Individual (Opens in new window)

Act(s) name

Income Tax Assessment Act 1997 Australian Government (Opens in new window)

Regulation(s) name

Income Tax Assessment (1997 Act) Regulations 2021 Australian Government

Administering agency

Australian Taxation Office

Contact details

**Please use these contact details for help or more information:**

Business Enquiries

Australian Taxation Office
Phone:	13 28 66
Website:	Australian Taxation Office (Opens in new window)

Supporting information

Tax File Number (Opens in new window)

TFN Application / Enquiry - Individual - Australian Government