Business Name Registrations

Business names are required to be registered in the Australian Capital Territory (ACT) under the Business Names Act 1963. Registration of business names provides a public record of particulars of persons who carry on business in the ACT using a business name.

General Information

What is a Business Name?

What should I consider when choosing a Business Name?

How do I register a Business Name?

How do I make changes to the registered particulars of a Business Name?

How do I renew a Business Name?

How do I cease a Business Name?

How do I get access to the Business Names Register?

Business Names Practice Manual—Useful practical information as used by staff within the Registrar-General's Office

For information on the above, go to the Office of Regulatory Services Website at: Business Names.

Forms, Fees and Charges

To access the latest forms, fees and charges, go to the ACT Registrar-General's Office Website at: Forms and Fees.

Searching the Australian Securities and Investment Commission's (ASIC) Database

National Names Index This link provides basic details about current and former companies, business names and other organisations on a state by state or national basis.

For further information or to register a business name contact the:

ACT Office of Regulatory Services
Division	Business & Industry Licensing
Organisation	Department of Justice and Community Safety
Postal Address	GPO Box 158 Canberra ACT 2601
Street Address	255 Canberra Avenue Fyshwick ACT 2609
Contact Numbers
Phone (BH)	(02) 6207 0472
Fax	(02) 6207 0487

Website	www.ors.act.gov.au