Apply for a TFN for business
Companies, trusts, partnerships, deceased estates and many other organisations can apply for a tax file number (TFN) online. Most businesses or organisations can apply for a TFN while completing their ABN application.
Note: You can't always apply for a TFN using the ABN application – See Who can’t apply online.
Depending on your circumstances, provide the following information in your application to help it be processed faster:
- Australian Company Number (ACN) or Australian Registered Body Number (ARBN)
- business physical locations
- authorised contacts
- associate's details – including name, date of birth and TFN. If an associated individual chooses not to provide their TFN, you will be asked to provide their residential address.
- business activity.
You should receive your TFN within 28 days from when we receive your completed application.
To prevent delays, don't lodge another application. We appreciate your patience during the processing period.
If you haven't received your TFN notification letter after 28 days, contact us.
Who can’t apply online
You can't apply for a TFN using the ABN application if you are a:
- super fund
- first home saver accounts trust
- individual
- sole trader.
Individuals or sole traders who don't already have an individual TFN will need to apply for a TFN.
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