ACN
Australian Company Number (ASIC)
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What is ACN?
The ACN is Australia's 9-digit identifier for every ASIC-registered company. Search at asic.gov.au to verify the ACN, current officeholders, and share structure; basic results are free, official extracts carry fees.
ACN — by the numbers
- Records indexed
- 1,724
- Last refreshed
- 2026-09-10
- Top entity type
- GENERAL
- Cost
- Free
1,442 records
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The ACN system is run by ASIC (Australian Securities and Investments Commission). Every Pty Ltd, Ltd, and public company holds an ACN, distinct from the tax-issued ABN. ASIC's records are the authoritative source for share structure and directorships.
Decision-makers indexed at Australia companies
Platform-wide: 5,926 decision-makers indexed across 734 companies. Distribution by seniority:
- C-Suite331 · 6%
- VP31 · 1%
- Director173 · 3%
- Manager18 · 0%
- Individual Contributor4,474 · 75%
- Other899 · 15%
Aggregate counts only — no personal information is shown. Data refreshed 2026-07-04.
Frequently asked questions
How do I do an ASIC company search?
Use ASIC Connect at connectonline.asic.gov.au/RegistrySearch. Free searches confirm name, ACN, status, and registered office. Detailed company extracts with officer history cost AUD 19.
What is an ACN?
A 9-digit Australian Company Number assigned by ASIC on incorporation. Every Pty Ltd or public company has one; it is immutable and the reliable join key for Australian corporate data.
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