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

    How do I search for a company by name in Australia?

    Search the legal name on ABR, or use LemReveal's free basic lookup where supported. Treat name matches as candidates until the exact identifier and available identity details agree. Fields such as ABN and ACN, Entity name and trading names, Entity type and status, State/territory of registration depend on the source; official access and fees vary.

    Step-by-step

    1. 1

      Enter the legal name

      Start with the legal name on the contract. Try a distinctive part only if the source supports partial-name searches; trading names may require a separate source.

    2. 2

      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.

    3. 3

      Open the candidate record

      Compare the exact identifier and available fields. If identity is uncertain, keep the match unresolved rather than selecting the first result.

    4. 4

      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
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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

    Can I search Australia companies by name for free?

    LemReveal's basic lookup is free where supported. Check ABR's own search, account and document conditions separately.

    What if I only know part of the company name?

    Check whether the source supports partial names. Try the legal or former name and ask for an exact identifier. Similarity alone is not confirmation.

    What does a Australia company search return?

    Available fields can include ABN and ACN, Entity name and trading names, Entity type and status, State/territory of registration. Missing fields are not negative findings; inspect each result's source and retrieval date.

    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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