Australian Business Number (ABN) |
Aug 09 |
The Australian Business Number (ABN) is a single identifier
used for all dealings with the Taxation Office and other business entities
and agencies.
Do I need an ABN?
Businesses need an ABN and GST registration to claim GST credits for any
GST you have paid on goods/services you have used in your business. Where your business invoices for goods
or services you will need to quote your ABN so that other businesses do not
withhold tax at the highest marginal rate.
An ABN is necessary to interact with the ATO on GST, the Diesel and
Alternative Fuels Grants Scheme, Luxury Car Tax and Wine Equalisation Tax. Also businesses that need to apply to
the Tax Office for endorsement as gift deductible recipients or income tax
exempt charities will need an ABN.
You can also use an ABN to interact with the Australian Tax
Office on the PAYG
system and Fringe
Benefits Tax.
To be entitled to an ABN, you must be:
- A company registered under
Corporations Law in Australia and business entities carrying on an enterprise
in Australia.
- A non-profit organisation with a
turnover of $150,000+ (for GST purposes)
- A superannuation fund
Certain
entities (sole traders, companies, partnerships, trusts and superannuation
funds) can apply for an ABN
on line
FURTHER
INFORMATION:- Refer
to the ATO website ABN Essentials
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