Business Names Registration
Securing a business name in Australia can be very confusing. In mid 2012 we expect to see significant government and regulatory changes in the space, with the federal Government taking responsibility for all business name registrations throughout Australia. While these changes are yet to take place, everything continues to be managed by State and Territory governments. As a result, fees and charges vary considerably.
Australian Capital Territory
Contact the ACT Office of Regulatory Services website or call (02) 6207 3000.
New South Wales
Contact New South Wales Department of Fair Trading on 13 32 20 for further information.
Queensland
The Queensland Office of Fair Trading handled business name registrations. Call 13 13 04 for further information.
Northern Territory
The Northern Territory has an online business name registration form or call 1800 193 111 for further information.
South Australia
Try the Office of Consumer Affairs and Business. Phone 1300 138 918 to find out more.
Tasmania
Consumer Affairs and Fair Trading website should be your first place to start or phone 1300 654 499.
Victoria
Consumer Affairs Victoria is the agency responsible – call 1300 361 673 for further information.
Western Australia
Register your business name with the Department of Commerce. Phone 1300 304 014 for further information.
Commercial Business Registration Services
Our site sponsor is Business Registration Australia and we suggest they are your first port of call when looking to register a business in Australia.
Web Domain Name Registration
If you are looking to register a web domain name in Australia consider Web Domains Australia. Simple, clean site that makes it very easy to register a web business name (URL).