Electronic Company Registration

Electronic Company Registration (ECR) is a service that allows direct access to our registers. You can register companies online and make payment by direct debit. Features include:

  • lodging applications for company registration and applications to reserve a name
  • automatic name determination
  • a dedicated support team to help with any system or payment issues
  • updates on the status of your application
  • support for agents, including access to accounts information
  • authenticated service by using an approved X.509 certificate
  • access to direct debit accounts and the ability to 'pre-pay' funds
  • direct delivery of company registration certificates
  • automatic updating of ASIC’s company register

Customers will need to use EDGE-compliant software to use ECR.

If you encounter any issues using ECR or need further information, submit a general online inquiry

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: 23/02/2024 05:23