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pollyb(Newbie)Newbie
29 Jan 2024

Hi,


I have just started working and they said to pay me I need to send them an invoice with my ABN. I set up ABN up a couple of months ago for a different profession and now cannot seem to access or change my details. I have a few questions:


  1. Do I need to change my profession on my ABN?
  2. How do I change or even just access the details as it won't let me use GovID to verify my details because I am not an AUS citizen and my medicare details haven't come through (it has been over a month and they say explicitly not to follow up)?
  3. How does it work with the money being paid to an ABN? How do I access this money, do I need to provide my bank details on the invoice as well or do I need to add bank details to my ABN to forward the money to me?


I am very confused about how using an ABN works and have spent days trying to figure it out and so this is a final call for help!! Any advice would be greatly appreciated.


Many thanks.



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WendyATO(Community Support)Community Support
31 Jan 2024

Hi @pollyb,


You have come to the right place. Yes, having an ABN can be confusing if you're not familiar with the process.


Do you have a sole trader ABN? If so - and if it's a completely different business activity (profession) - then yes you will need to update the ANZSIC code. You can update your ABN details online via the ABR. If you're unable to do this, the link I provided tells you what to do next.


Once you have your Medicare card and visa you should be able to obtain standard myGovID strength.


It sounds like the company is treating you like a contractor if they require an invoice. You will need to provide your bank details to them. If you're a sole trader, then provide your personal account. You don't add bank details to your ABN.


You can include the bank details on the invoice.


Hope this has provided you with some clarity!

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WendyATO(Community Support)Community Support
31 Jan 2024

Hi @pollyb,


You have come to the right place. Yes, having an ABN can be confusing if you're not familiar with the process.


Do you have a sole trader ABN? If so - and if it's a completely different business activity (profession) - then yes you will need to update the ANZSIC code. You can update your ABN details online via the ABR. If you're unable to do this, the link I provided tells you what to do next.


Once you have your Medicare card and visa you should be able to obtain standard myGovID strength.


It sounds like the company is treating you like a contractor if they require an invoice. You will need to provide your bank details to them. If you're a sole trader, then provide your personal account. You don't add bank details to your ABN.


You can include the bank details on the invoice.


Hope this has provided you with some clarity!

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