If you have a registered business name and need to transfer it from a sole trader ABN to a different legal entity's ABN, here are the steps to follow.
Here are the ASIC Official Instructions to follow. Because it can be tricky to follow their instructions, I have also written them step by step below for you here.
When you transfer a registered business name from one ABN to another, you will need to pay the registration fees again to ASIC.
Step 1: Log into ASIC Connect Portal
To do this, you'll need to log in to your ABN's ASIC portal on the left hand side of the webpage, and request a business transfer number for the name. If you have never logged into this program before, you will need to set up new access.
Step 2: Request a Transfer number
Once inside the ASIC portal, select the business name you want to transfer to another ABN, and request a transfer number. The transfer number will be emailed to you.
When you receive the transfer number, please send it to us at [email protected] so we can complete the next steps for you.
Let us know how you go! ASIC's antiquated systems can be tricky.