Application for ABN registration for individuals (sole traders)

Overview

There are a number of options available if you need to register for:

• an Australian business number (ABN)
• goods and services tax (GST)
• fuel tax credits
• pay as you go (PAYG) withholding
• fringe benefits tax (FBT)
• luxury car tax (LCT)
• wine equalisation tax (WET)

You can apply for an ABN and any of the other registrations mentioned above:

• online via the Australian Business Register at www.abr.gov.au
• through your tax agent, or
• by completing an Application for ABN registration for individuals (sole traders) (NAT 2938).

You can order a paper copy of this form:

• through online ordering, or
• by phoning 1300 720 092.

A PDF version of the instructions (PDF, 256KB) and the form (PDF, 295KB) are available as a ‘sample only’. Do not print and submit this form as it can not be processed by our systems. You must order and complete the paper copy provided by us.

Don't use this application if you: represent a company, partnership, trust or other organisation – you need ABN registration for companies, partnerships, trusts or other organisations (NAT 2939) represent a superannuation entity - you need ABN registration for superannuation entities (NAT 2944) represent a government entity - you need ABN registration for government organisations (NAT 2946) - phone 13 28 66 between 8.00am and 6.00pm, Monday to Friday, to get the correct form, or have an ABN and need to change your existing registration details or add a new business account (such as GST).

Last Modified: Friday, 9 May 2008