Check business name availability

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ASIC Connect Search is the online system used to search ASIC's register. 

ASIC's business name index can be searched directly from ASIC Connect. 

The more criteria you enter about the search you want to conduct, the more relevant the results will be. 

Further assistance with using ASIC Connect can be accessed via the Help button at the top right-hand side of the screen. 

Start your business name search

To get started, visit the ASIC website at www.asic.gov.au.

  • Click on 'Business names'. This will take you to ASIC Connect Search.

Select the 'Search business names register' tab. 

  • Select 'Check business name availability' from the drop-down box. 
  • Enter the business name. 
  • Select 'Go' to view results. 

Search results

Name available

This screen shows when the name entered is currently available. 

  • Similar names will also be displayed. 
  • Select 'View Results List' to print the results in PDF. 
  • Select 'New Search' to start another search. 

Name requires manual decision

This screen shows when the name entered requires a manual decision. 

  • Similar names will also be displayed. 
  • Select 'View Results List' to print the results in PDF. 
  • Select 'New Search' to start another search. 

Name not available

This screen shows when the name entered is not available.  

  • Similar names will also be displayed. 
  • Select 'View Results List' to print the results in PDF. 
  • Select 'New Search' to start another search. 

What is an ASIC key?

Your ASIC key is a unique number used in ASIC Connect that helps us establish your identity and protects your business information by making sure only you and those you have authorised can access it.

Learn more about ASIC keys

What is a corporate key?

A corporate key is an 8-digit number uniquely associated with a company’s ACN. Your company needs only one corporate key.

Learn more about corporate keys

What is an invitation key?

An invitation key is a unique key to register for, or connect to an entity in, the ASIC Regulatory Portal.

Learn more about invitation keys 

What is an industry funding security key?

Your industry funding security key is a unique number used to launch an online transaction in the ASIC Regulatory Portal that will enable us to calculate your final industry funding invoice. You will be prompted to submit business activity metric information on the operation of your business in the previous financial year.

Learn more about industry funding security keys

Last updated: 30/03/2021 09:31