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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
Department of Justice and Community Safety
GPO Box 158
Canberra ACT 2601
255 Canberra Avenue
Fyshwick ACT 2609
Phone: (02) 6207 0472
Fax: (02) 6207 0487
Website: www.ors.act.gov.au
