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    Reviewed by LemReveal Research TeamContent reviewed June 2026Primary source: ABR

    How do I search the company register in Australia?

    Start with ABR (https://abr.business.gov.au) for Australia company records. Use the supported legal-name or identifier search and inspect available fields, such as ABN and ACN, Entity name and trading names. Official searches, documents and APIs have separate access rules; LemReveal's free lookup does not remove those conditions.

    Step-by-step

    1. 1

      Know which register holds the record

      In Australia, company records sit on ABR. Trade directories and aggregator sites are copies — the register is the source of truth.

      https://abr.business.gov.au
    2. 2

      Search by name or registration number

      Use the exact identifier with its issuing register or jurisdiction. Name searches can return several candidates; a number is not a guarantee that the source is available or covers the record.

    3. 3

      Read the register entry, not the marketing page

      The register entry shows ABN and ACN, Entity name and trading names. That is what a bank, auditor or counterparty will check.

    4. 4

      Keep a dated copy

      Register entries change. Save the record with the date you retrieved it, or set up monitoring so you are told when the entry changes.

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    Australia: choosing and checking the right record

    Choose the correct source
    Use ABN Lookup for ABN status, entity name and GST information. Use ASIC for company and business-name registrations and company extracts. These services answer different questions; an ABN entry is not a company extract.
    Confirm the entity
    An ABN has 11 digits; an ACN has nine. Compare the legal entity name rather than just a business name. ABNs can identify sole traders and other non-company entities, so do not assume every result has directors.

    Check current access and document options on the official ASIC / Australian Business Register site. For search limitations and missing-result guidance, see the Australia registry guide.

    Frequently asked questions

    Is the Australia company register free to search?

    Check ABR's current terms for basic searches, profiles, documents and APIs. Not all are necessarily free or available without an account.

    Which register is the official one in Australia?

    Start with ABR, at https://abr.business.gov.au. Coverage can depend on entity type or jurisdiction; other official sources may answer different questions.

    What does a Australia register entry show?

    ABN and ACN, Entity name and trading names. Availability of each field depends on what ABR publishes.

    Do register entries stay accurate?

    Only until the company files its next change. Directors, addresses and status can change without notice, which is why a dated copy — or automatic monitoring of the entry — matters for anything contractual.

    What is an ABN?

    An Australian Business Number (ABN) is an 11-digit unique identifier issued to all entities registered in the Australian Business Register. It's used for tax, GST, and business-to-business transactions. You can search for any ABN for free at abr.business.gov.au.

    People also ask about search the company register in Australia

    The exact questions searchers type into Google — answered from the primary source.

    Is the Australia company register free to search?

    Yes. Basic company lookups on the ASIC / Australian Business Register are free — you can search by company name or registration number, view legal status, registered address and (usually) directors at no cost. Some jurisdictions charge a small fee only for downloading full filed documents.

    What is the official Australia business registry?

    The ASIC / Australian Business Register is the official public register of companies incorporated in Australia. It is operated by the government and is the primary source cited on this page — https://abr.business.gov.au.

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