As part of the Modernising Business Register Program, the Australian Business Registry Services (ABRS) manages Director Identification Numbers.
A Director Identification Number (Director ID) is a unique 15-digit identifier that is kept forever and prevents the use of false or fraudulent director identities.
Who Needs A director ID?
You need a Director ID if you’re a Director, or an alternate Director who is acting in that capacity, of:
- A company, a registered Australian body, or a registered foreign company under the Corporations Act 2001; or
- An Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander corporation registered under the Corporations (Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander) Act 2006.
How to Apply
How to Apply
- Set up your MyGovID:
- You will need a MyGovID with a Standard or Strong identity strength to apply for your Director ID.
- If you don’t already have a MyGovID, you will need to set one up.
- Gather your documents:
- To apply, you will need:
- Your Tax File Number (TFN)
- Your residential address as held by the ATO
- Information from two of the following documents to verify your identity:
- Bank Account Details
- An ATO Notice of Assessment
- Super Account Details
- A dividend statement
- A Centrelink payment summary
- PAYG Payment summary
- To apply, you will need:
- Apply online via the ABRS Website.
Once you Have Your Director ID
Your Director ID needs to be provided to the record-holder for your company/ies.
If ABA Partners acts as ASIC Agent for one or more of your companies, please email your Director ID to admin@abapartners.com.au and we will maintain records accordingly.
If you are appointed as a Director of a company in future, you need to give your Director ID to the relevant record-holders.
Please note, you must apply for your own Director ID so you can verify your identity. No one can apply on your behalf.
Further information on the Director ID program and application process can be found on the ABRS Website.