Is ABR free?

    Is ABR free to search?

    Source-cited registry guidance — access and document fees vary by source.

    Search Company Records in Australia

    Free basic search · no sign-up required.

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

    How do I use ABR for free in Australia?

    LemReveal's basic registry lookup is free. The official ABR service at https://abr.business.gov.au has its own access rules: distinguish basic search, officer information, filed documents, certified extracts and API access. Do not assume these are all free or available without an account.

    Step-by-step

    1. 1

      Open ABR

      Go to https://abr.business.gov.au and check the official search and access options.

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

      Check basic-search access

      Determine whether the required entity search is public, requires an account or carries a search fee. Do not confuse a free search-results list with a full company extract.

    3. 3

      Check the fields you need

      Find out whether officers, addresses and historical filings are included in the public result or require a separate document.

    4. 4

      Check document and API charges

      Review the official terms for extracts, certified copies, filings and data services. A free web lookup does not imply a free API or certification.

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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

    Do I need to pay to search ABR?

    Check the current official access terms at https://abr.business.gov.au. Basic lookup on LemReveal is free, but official search access and document pricing are independent of LemReveal.

    What does ABR charge for?

    Check separately for searches, officer particulars, extracts, certified copies and data services. Availability and fees vary by source and document; the official fee schedule is authoritative.

    Is there a free API for ABR?

    A public web search does not guarantee an open API. Check the official developer or data-service terms. LemReveal's public lookup supports available integrations and is not a promise of complete or unrestricted access to this register.

    People also ask about use ABR for free 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.

    What does the Australia business registry cost?

    Searching the ASIC / Australian Business Register by company name, number or status is free. Fees usually apply only for downloading full-text filed documents (annual accounts, articles of association) or requesting certified copies.

    Do I need to sign up to search the Australia register?

    No sign-up is required for public lookups on the ASIC / Australian Business Register. Registration is only needed if you want to save searches, download bulk data, or file documents as a company representative.

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