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TFN Application / Enquiry - Other Organisations - Australian Government

Description

You will need to register for a tax file number (TFN) if you have any dealings with the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) as a:

  • registrable body
  • superannuation entity
  • religious group
  • trust
  • charitable body.

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

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 organisation's location
  • authorised contacts
  • associates' details
  • the organisation's 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.