Register a Company
Administered by: Australian Securities and Investments Commission / Investors and Financial Consumers
When is this licence required?
If you choose a company as your business structure, it must be registered on the Australian company register, managed by the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC).
How much does this licence cost?
| Task | Type | Amount | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Initial | Application | $611.00 | Public company with share capital. Fees for 2025-26 |
| Initial | Application | $611.00 | Proprietary company. Fees for 2025-26 |
| Initial | Application | $62.00 | Reserving a company name. Fees for 2025-26 |
| Renew | Application | $329.00 | Annual review fee for a proprietary company. Fees for 2025-26 |
| Cancel | Application | $50.00 | Voluntary deregistration of a company. Fees for 2025-26 |
How often do you need to apply for this licence?
Ongoing with an annual review
Are there any specific application requirements?
| Task | Information |
|---|---|
| Initial | You may register using the Business Registration Service or a private service provider (an accountant, solicitor or another business who provides online services with ASIC). |
| Renew | To remain registered, you must pay an annual review fee, make sure the registration details on the annual statement are up to date, and pass a solvency resolution. |
What forms provide more information?
| Task | Forms |
|---|---|
| Initial | Business Registration Service |
What resources provide more information?
| Task | Type | Resources |
|---|---|---|
| Comply | Advisory Material | Checklist for Registering a Company |
| Initial | Application Guidance | Fees for Commonly Lodged Documents |
What legislation specifies this licence?
Corporations Act 2001 (Australian Government)
Corporations Regulations 2001 (Australian Government)
Who can you talk to for more information?
Customer Contact Centre
Australian Securities and Investments Commission / Investors and Financial Consumers
| Phone | 1300 300 630 |
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