I'm trying to apply for an Australian Business Number for my Hong Kong Limited company.
We are working with a 3rd party warehouse and plan to start shipping from Australia. The warehouse company is requiring an ABN from us for importing goods and shipping from Australia.
I selected "Other incorporated entity" is this correct or should I select something else?
Unfortunately I'm running into some issues.
- It says a phone number or email is required, unfortunately I doesn't let me proceed without providing both, including an Australian phone number which I don't have
- I'm trying to add myself as an associate (I'm a director), unfortunately it doesn't let me continue showing the following error:
We are unable to verify the identity of one or more of the associates listed in your application. If we can't confirm the identity of all associates, your application will be refused. Providing tax file numbers will reduce the chance of this happening. If you choose not to provide these, you need to provide an address for each associate which matches ATO systems.
Even it allows me to select another country, it doesn't really seem to allow you to continue without an Australian address.
Any ideas how to apply for ABN? We don't have anything Australian e.g. phone number, address, Australian entity etc.
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