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).