We are writing to let you know about the director identification number (director ID) requirement that has been introduced and now available to apply on the new Australian Business Registry Services (ABRS) website.

ABRS is a new service, managed by the Australian Taxation Office, that will streamline how you register, view and maintain your business information with government. It is part of the Modernising Business Registers (MBR) program and the first service to be delivered.

A director ID is a unique identifier a director applies for once and keeps forever. It will help prevent the use of false or fraudulent director identities. A person will keep their director ID even if they stop being a company director, change their name or move interstate or overseas. It confirms a director’s identity and will in the future show which companies they’re linked to.

As you are already a Company Director, you will need to apply for a director ID. We can’t apply on your behalf as the Registrar needs to verify your identity.

When to apply

It’s free to apply and the fastest way to apply is online. The ABRS has other options available for those who can’t apply online. See Apply for your director ID

You will need a myGovID with a Standard or Strong identity strength to apply for a director ID online. If you don’t have the myGovID app you can set it up at https://www.mygovid.gov.au/set-up

You will also need to verify information held on your ATO record, such as a Notice of assessment. Once you have this information, the online application is intuitive and takes less than 5 minutes. You will get

your director ID instantly. Once you do, please pass on the information to us asap.

This video can also assist with what is needed. Introduction to director ID and overview .Director ID overview

To find out more about the ABRS, its role in administering delegated ASIC Registry functions and director ID visit abrs.gov.au/about-us.

Please let us know if you have any questions or queries.