Use the free ABN Lookup tool to search and verify any Australian Business Number. Learn how to check ABN details, verify businesses, and why it matters.
The ABN Lookup is a free public tool that allows anyone to search for and verify Australian Business Numbers. Maintained by the Australian Business Register, it provides essential information about registered businesses across Australia.
ABN Lookup is an online search tool available at abr.business.gov.au that lets you find details about any ABN holder in Australia. You can search by ABN, ACN, or business name to retrieve registration details, GST status, and trading names.
To look up an ABN, visit the ABN Lookup website and enter the business name, ABN, or ACN in the search field. The tool will return matching results including the entity name, ABN, GST registration status, entity type, and location. You can also search by state or postcode to narrow results.
Verifying an ABN is important before making payments to contractors or suppliers. If a business does not have a valid ABN, you may be required to withhold 47% of the payment for tax purposes under PAYG withholding rules. Checking an ABN also helps you confirm that a business is legitimate and registered for GST.
An ABN Lookup search returns the entity name, ABN status (active or cancelled), entity type (sole trader, company, trust, etc.), GST registration status, main business location, and any registered business or trading names associated with the ABN.
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