Check your details on the business names register
It is important to check that your business name details are up to date on the business names register. You must tell us within 28 days if you change your business name details
Ways to check
There are 2 ways to check whether your business name details are up to date:
- You can search the business names index. This lets you check the business name details that members of the public can see.
- You can also check your business name details in your ASIC Connect account. This lets you see all your business name details. It includes details that members of the public cannot see.
Before you start
The business names index is the quickest way to check your business details.
Some details are not listed on the business names index. These include your:
- home address as the business name holder (unless your home address is the business’ service of documents address
- email address
- any personal details you have asked us to hide.
If you want to check any of these details, log in to ASIC Connect.
To use ASIC Connect
You will need to sign up for an ASIC Connect account and have your business name linked if you haven’t already. Find out how to do this:
Steps to search the business names index
Go to ‘Search business names register’
On the ASIC Connect website, go to ‘Search business names register’.
Find your business name
- Find the dropdown box ‘Search within’. Select the ‘Business name index’ option.
- Enter the business name or ABN.
- Select the ‘Go’ button.
- Find your business name in the list. If the list is long, use the numbers and arrows to look through all the business names.
- Select your business name.
Check the business name details
- Check your business details in the ‘Business name summary’.
- Select ‘View summary PDF’ if you want to download the details as a PDF. You can print or save it for your records.
Steps to check business name details in your ASIC Connect account
Log in to your account
Log in to ASIC Connect using your username and password.
Find your business name
- Go to the ‘Lodgements and Notifications’ tab. This will list all the business names linked to your account.
- Select the business name you want to check.
- Select the ‘Go’ button.
View the details
You can check all the business name details, including:
- addresses
- holder details
- partner details (if any)
- representative details (if any).
Next steps
If any business name details are incorrect, update them. When your business details change, you must tell us within 28 days.
Change your business name details.
If you are worried about your home address being published online, do not use it as your service of documents address. Use a different address, for example, a PO Box or your accountant’s address.
You can also ask us to hide your details.