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Does your ABN have to match your business name?

Leia Doyle

Does your ABN have to match your business name?

When adding an ABN, you need to make sure that the ABN details match the business name details. Otherwise, we won’t accept it. Example: Jo has an ABN from a previous business and they decide to use that.

Can I keep ABN but change business name?

As you can no longer update your trading name with the Australian Business Register (ABR), adding your ABN to your business name record with ASIC is a way to show the link between your business and your ABN.

What happens if you change your business name?

When you change your business name, you may have to change legal documents, including contracts, loans, and your business checking account (and checks). You may have to change local business licenses and permits and you will probably need a new “doing business as” or business trade name notification with your county.

Is it bad to change your business name?

Many companies find it necessary to change their names in order to accelerate their success if they suffer from brand confusion or when people mistake your company for another with a similar name, acronym, or logo. Your new name should be easy to spell, say and remember.

What is the entity name of a business?

An entity name can protect the name of your business at a state level. Depending on your business structure and location, the state may require you to register a legal entity name. Your entity name is how the state identifies your business.

Can I be self employed with 2 businesses?

The good news is that it’s absolutely fine to do so – sole traders can have two (or even more!) businesses. A sole trader setup is the simplest business structure. It means that you run your business as an individual, and any profits after tax are yours to keep.

Can I have 2 self employed jobs?

There is no restriction on the number of businesses a sole trader can have. In fact, it is pretty common for sole traders and the self-employed to have one or more business interests. But there are tax , national insurance and VAT implications you should be aware of if plan to have two businesses.