Proprietary Company Requirements
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You are required to have a director number (“director ID“) if you’re a director of a company.
The easiest way to get a director ID is to apply online.
Before you apply, you must have a myID (previously myGovID) that has at least a standard identity strength. If you don’t have the myID app set up on your device, click here.
To achieve a “standard” identity strength with myID, you need to verify at least two of the following Australian identity documents:
Step 1: Gather documents
In order to apply for your director ID, you will be required to provide:
Step 2 – Login to Australian Business Registry Services
Step 3 – Confirm all the declarations and then submit the information
You can apply by Phone.
ARBS will ask you questions based on information they have about you to verify your identity. If you don’t have the required identity documents, you will be required to submit:
ARBS will then mail your director ID to the postal address listed on your application.
You can apply online if you have the required Australian identity documents.
If you can’t apply online, you will need to submit:
ARBS will then mail your director ID to the postal address listed on your application and/or your myGov inbox if you applied online.
You can still apply for a director ID.
Directors who do not have sufficient Australian identity and live overseas will need to complete a paper application.
ID for applicants outside Australia | |
Primary Documents | · Foreign passport · Foreign birth certificate |
Secondary Documents | · National photo identification card · Foreign government identification · Driver’s licence (address must match application) · Marriage certificate & change of name documents |
Applicants who are overseas can have their documents certified by:
For a list of Australian embassies, high commissions and consulates by country, visit the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT) here.
Additionally, documents in a foreign language must be provided with a certified translation.
4. Post the form and attachments to the ARBS.
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