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(Newbie)Newbie

8 Feb 2024

HI all!

I am currently trading as a sole trader with an ABN but want to change things up and add some professionalism to my business but adding a business name.

Can I do this under my current ABN number? Or do I have to have a completely new ABN for a business name.

I am hoping not to change or need another ABN as I have had my current one for almost two decades and obviously have a lot of financial records associated with it.

Thanks

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(Taxicorn)Taxicorn

8 Feb 2024

You keep your current ABN.

This link explains the process to register for a business name. Click on the hyperlink in the "registering your business name" section

https://www.ato.gov.au/businesses-and-organisations/starting-registering-or-closing-a-business/registration-obligations-for-businesses/work-out-which-registrations-you-need/business-or-company-registrations

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(Taxicorn)Taxicorn

8 Feb 2024

You keep your current ABN.

This link explains the process to register for a business name. Click on the hyperlink in the "registering your business name" section

https://www.ato.gov.au/businesses-and-organisations/starting-registering-or-closing-a-business/registration-obligations-for-businesses/work-out-which-registrations-you-need/business-or-company-registrations

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