Replaced ABN file

Primary Identifier

PID

integer

Unique identifier for linking the ABR bulk data files (primary key)

A string of alphanumeric characters generated by the Government Agency, used to uniquely identify the Business Document contained in the exchanged message. It should be a business identifier that would be understood by the Government Agency involved in the message exchange, not a message envelope level GUID.

Replaced ABN

varchar(20)

If the Registrar has changed the ABN –the previous ABN

A unique public identifier issued to all entities registered in the Australian Business Register (ABR), to be used in their dealings with government. Companies registered under the Corporations Law and business entities carrying on an enterprise in Australia are entitled to an ABN.

ABN Change Date of Effect

char(8)1

This is the date that the change of a registration came into effect.