How to link a business to your ASIC Connect account
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ASIC Connect is the online system used to manage your business name.
You will need to link a business to your account before you can renew, update, cancel or transfer your registered business name.
When linking a business to an ASIC Connect account, you will be asked to provide your ASIC key, date of birth and role in administering the business.
Further assistance about using ASIC Connect can be accessed via the Help button at the top right-hand side of the screen.
Get started
To get started, visit the ASIC website at www.asic.gov.au.
- Click on the blue ASIC Connect box. This will take you to ASIC Connect.
Log in
Go to ASIC Connect and select 'Log in'.
- If you do not have an ASIC Connect account select 'Sign up'.
You can also choose to log in with an AUSkey.
- Log in using your email address and password.
- If you do not have an ASIC Connect account select 'Sign up'.
You can refer to our user guide How to sign up for an ASIC Connect account.
Adding to your business details
Under the 'Do It Now' box on the right-hand side, select 'Link a business/ request ASIC key'.
- Select Yes to the question 'Do you have an ASIC key for this business?'
- Select your business type from the drop-down box.
- Enter your date of birth in DD/MM/YYYY format in the fields provided.
- Select your role from the drop-down box.
- Enter your ASIC key.
- Select 'Link to Account'.
Confirmation
This screen confirms your transaction has been submitted.
- Select 'Print the transaction' to download a printable PDF version of the transaction.
- Select one of the links under What else can I do for more information about other services or
- Select 'Home' to return to the ASIC Connect home page.
Video: How to link a business to your ASIC Connect account
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Video transcript - How to link a business to your ASIC Connect account
ASIC Connect is the online system used to manage your business name. In this tutorial, we’re going to look at how you can link a business to your account, so that you can renew, update, cancel or transfer your registered business name.
It’s important to note that when linking to an ASIC Connect account, you’ll be asked to provide your ASIC key, date of birth and role in administering the business.
Once logged in, you’ll be shown a list of your most recent transactions and messages.
Under the Do It Now menu on the right-hand side of the page, select Link a business/Request ASIC key.
On the next page, you’ll be provided with information about your ASIC key. You’ll then be asked whether you have an ASIC key for your business. Select Yes to proceed.
In the next box, you’ll be required to select your business type, enter your date of birth, select the role you play in administering the business you’re linking to the account, and enter your ASIC key.
Once all details are entered, you can select Link to Account.
If the business has been successfully linked to the account, you’ll be taken to a final confirmation screen. Here you can use the links to:
- Go to Lodgements and notifications
- Link another business to your account
- Request an ASIC key for another business or
- You can select ‘Home’ to return to the ASIC Connect Home page.
You should now know the basic steps involved in linking a business to your ASIC Connect account.
Further assistance using ASIC Connect can be accessed be selecting the Help button at the top-right of the screen. You can also take a look at any of the other helpful tutorials available.