Commonwealth Consolidated Acts

A NEW TAX SYSTEM (AUSTRALIAN BUSINESS NUMBER) ACT 1999 - SECT 9

  (1)   To get an * ABN, * you must apply to the * Registrar to be registered in the * Australian Business Register.

Note 1:   You may apply yourself or someone may apply on your behalf.

Note 2:   If you are registered, you will be allocated an ABN and your ABN will be entered in the Register (see subsection   11(1)).

  (2)   * Your application must be in the * approved form.

  (3)   That form may request, but not compel, * you to provide your * TFN or that of an * associate.

Note:   Including a TFN in an application will not be an offence against subsection   8WB(1) of the Taxation Administration Act 1953 (see paragraph   8WB(1A)(a) of that Act).