Once you become a registered agent, you must register for online access.
1. Agree to the Electronic Lodgement Protocol and select the type of account you want to create
Read and agree to the terms and conditions in ASIC's Electronic Lodgement Protocol.
Then select 'ASIC registered agent'.
2. Enter your unique ASIC number
Provide your ASIC registered agent number. If you don't yet have a registered agent number, you'll need to apply to become a registered agent first.
Once all details have been entered, select 'Next'.
3. Select a username and password for your account
Select a username and password to be used to log in to your online account. We recommend selecting something easy to remember for your username.
Your password must:
- contain at least eight characters and a maximum of sixteen characters
- contain one lowercase letter (a-z), one uppercase letter (A-Z), and one number (0-9).
4. Select a security question and answer
Provide a security question and answer. If you forget your username or password, you can reset your details by answering your security question. Your security answer is case sensitive so make sure you select something that you can easily remember.
If you forget your username or password and can't answer your security question, you will need to create another online account.
Once you've entered all details, select 'Next'.
5. Verify your new username and password
A pop-up box will appear and ask you to verify your details. Enter your newly created username and password and select 'OK'.
6. Provide your contact details
Provide a contact email address and phone number. Once you've registered for online access, ASIC will send all correspondence (like your client's annual statement) to your online inbox. You will also receive notifications to your email address to let you know when there are messages in your online inbox.
Once you've entered all details, select 'Next'.
7. Complete declaration and submit application
Answer the declaration and select 'Submit' to complete your application.
You'll then see a screen confirming your request has been submitted.
8. Activating your online access account
To activate your account, you will need to print and sign the Participation Agreement and email it to agent.registration@asic.gov.au. ASIC will contact you within two business days to confirm that your account has been activated.
9. Linking a company to your account (optional)
A company may authorise a registered agent to lodge documents and receive ASIC correspondence relating to the company on their behalf.
If a company has provided this authorisation, to link a company to your ASIC registered agent number and be the company's appointed registered agent, you'll need to lodge a Form 362 Notification by a company to nominate or cease a registered agent or contact address.