A director identification number (director ID) is a new requirement for all company directors. It is designed to prevent the use of false or fraudulent director identities, to make compliance activities easier for external administrators and regulators and to identify and eliminate director involvement in unlawful schemes.
Director ID is a unique 15-digit identifier you need to apply for once and will keep forever. You need to apply for your own director ID as you need to verify your identity. You can apply for the director ID from November 2021 on the new Australian Business Registry Services (ABRS). It's free to apply.
Who needs a director ID?
You need a director ID if you're a director , or an acting alternative director of:
Please note that this includes directors of trustee companies, such as those which act solely as the trustee of a self managed superannuation fund (SMSF).
When do I need to apply?
When you must apply for your director ID depends on the date you become a director.
Date you become a director and Date you must obtain a director ID
- On or before 31 October 2021 to apply by 30 November 2022
- Between 1 November 2021 and 4 April 2022 to apply within 28 days of appointment
- From 5 April 2022to apply before appointment
How to apply
For most people, the quickest and easiest way is to apply online, by following these steps:-
Step 1 – Set up myGovID
If you don't have a myGovID, you can find information on how to download the app at How to set up myGovID
You will need a standard or strong identity strength myGovID to apply for your director ID online.
Step 2 – Gather your documents
You will need to have some information the ATO knows about you when you apply for your director ID:
Examples of the documents you can use to verify your identity include:
Step 3 – Complete your application
Once you have a standard or strong identity strength myGovID, and your documents, you can log in to ABRS ( https://www.abrs.gov.au/ ) and apply for your director ID. The application process should take less than 5 minutes.
As this process requires myGovID, we are unable to undertake the application for you. However, once you obtain your director ID please ensure you provide details to us that we can update the necessary company records. In the meantime please contact us on 1300 885 761 , if you would like any further information or assistance in regards to obtaining your Director ID.
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