Online keys

Before you can update your details with ASIC, you need to have your unique 'key'. This is to protect your identity and ensure that only authorised people can review and change your business details.

Below is a summary of the different types of keys that are available and how you can use them.

ASIC key

Your ASIC key is used to link your business name, SMSF auditor, or authorised representative to your ASIC Connect account. This is a 'once-off' process; once you've linked your entity, it's permanently added to your account. You cannot update your details until you've linked your ASIC key.

Your ASIC key is sent when you first register, and with your renewal notice.

More information about the ASIC key

Corporate key

Your corporate key is used to register for online access for your company. You can view your company details, lodge documents, and receive your annual statements online. You cannot register for online access without your corporate key.

Your corporate key is sent when you first register your company, and with your annual statement each year.

More information about the corporate key

Invitation key

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

If someone invites you to connect to an entity, you will receive an email, including the invitation key. You can use the key to either register and connect to an entity, or if you already have an existing portal account, you can log in and use the key to connect to an entity.

More information about the invitation key

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.

More information about the security key

AUSkey

AUSkey was decommissioned as of 28 March 2020.

More information about how this may impact you when using our online services.

You can also find more information about the decommissioning of AUSkey and access to other government services on the ABR website.

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 09:24