Australia company search by name
Free, official, source-cited — updated 2026-06.
Search Company Records in Australia
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How do I search for a company by name in Australia?
To search Australia companies by name, enter the name (or the first part of it) into the search box. Matches are returned from ABR with ABN and ACN, Entity name and trading names, Entity type and status, State/territory of registration. Name search is free and needs no account.
Step-by-step
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Enter the company name
Type the trading or legal name. You do not need the full name — the first distinctive word is usually enough.
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Narrow ambiguous matches
Common names return several entities. Use the registered address, incorporation date, or entity type (Proprietary Limited (Pty Ltd), Public Company (Ltd), Sole Trader) to identify the right one.
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Open the matching record
Each result links to a full record showing ABN and ACN, Entity name and trading names, Entity type and status, State/territory of registration.
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Cross-check against ABR
For KYC or contract files, confirm the record against the primary source at https://abr.business.gov.au.
https://abr.business.gov.au
Frequently asked questions
Can I search Australia companies by name for free?
Yes. Name search against ABR is free and requires no account. Certified extracts and filed documents may carry a fee on the official register.
What if I only know part of the company name?
Partial name search works — enter the distinctive part and review the matches. Adding the city or entity type helps when the name is common.
What does a Australia company search return?
Each record shows ABN and ACN, Entity name and trading names, Entity type and status, State/territory of registration, sourced from ABR.
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 for a company by name 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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