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What is the company registry in Australia?
Australian Securities & Investments Commission (ASIC)
Level 5, 100 Market Street, Sydney NSW 2000, Australia
About Australia
The Australia Companies Registry is located in Sydney and was founded in 1991.
is a country comprising the mainland of the Australian continent, the island of Tasmania and numerous smaller islands. The main language of Australia is English which is spoken by 98.8% of the population with other languages such as Mandarin and Arabic spoken by a small percentage. The local currency is the Australian dollar (AUD). The population of Australia is over 27.61 million.
Australia Economy
The Real GDP in Australia is in the region of $1.584 trillion with a GDP per capita of $59,500. Australia economy growth has been bolstered by tourism, services, construction, and private consumption. The leading export commodities for Australia are coal, iron ore, natural gas, gold, wheat.
Main Trading Partners of Australia
The leading export and import partners for Australia are:
Exports: China 29%, Japan 19%, South Korea 10%, India 7%, Taiwan 6%
Imports: China 28%, US 10%, South Korea 6%, Japan 6%, Singapore 5%
Australia Certificate of Incorporation
The Australia Certificate of Incorporation is issued by the local company register and we can provide a copy of this company incorporation certificate where available. A certificate of incorporation is a legal document that proves a company is registered with the local register and has met all the requirements to do so.
Australia Certificate of Good Standing
The certificate of Good standing is issued by the local Australia company registry. A Certificate of Good Standing (CGS) is an official document that confirms a company's legal compliance and good standing. The availability and information provided on the certificate of good standing will vary for each jurisdiction.
Reasons to obtain company documents
An extract from the Australia register can be used for many reasons including:
Background checks on potential Australia customers / suppliers
Litigation claims
Check potential employers
Wills and Probate
Regulation for Australia Company Register
There are regulations for all company registers and in Australia the relevant laws are:
2001 Corporations Act
What information is free to view at Australia Company Registry?
In some jurisdictions certain information is free to view and in Australia the following information can be viewed free of charge:
Australia Company Name
Australia Company Number (ACN)
Australia Registration date
Australia Next review date
Australia Company Status
Australia Company Type
Australia Registered office
Australia Regulator
Do you need to register / sign up at the Australia Company Registry?
Yes you need to sign up at the local Australia register to order, obtain and download registered documents.
Number of Registered Companies in Australia
over 5,200,000 companies registered in Australia
Types of Companies in Australia
Businesses in Australia can be setup with several different types of companies which include:
Australia - LLP (Limited liability partnership): partnerships are governed on a state-by-state basis in Australia. In Queensland, a limited liability partnership is composed of at least one general partner and one limited partner. It is thus similar to what is called a limited partnership in many countries.
Australia - ILP (Incorporated limited partnership): used for venture capital investments comes in four types: Venture Capital Limited Partnership (VCLP), Early-stage Venture Capital Limited Partnership (ESCVLP), Australian Venture Capital Fund of Funds (AFOF), Venture Capital Management Partnership (VCMP).
Australia - Inc. (Incorporated): restricted to non-profit associations
Australia - Ltd. (Limited): ≈ plc (UK). The suffix Ltd. may also be used by a private company limited by guarantee, such as a charity or university (these may obtain dispensation from the Registrar of Companies to operate without the suffix).
Australia - NL (No liability): A type of mining, speculative, or research company with no right to call up the unpaid issue price of shares.
Australia - Pty. Ltd. (Proprietary Limited Company): ≈ Ltd. (UK) ATF Trust. In Australia companies can act as a trustee for a trust.
Australia - Pty. (Unlimited Proprietary) company with a share capital: A company, similar to its limited company (Ltd., or Pty. Ltd.) counterpart, but where the liability of the members or shareholders is not limited.
Australia - Trust
Indigenous Corporation under the Corporations (Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander) Act 2006 ("CATSI Act"), administrated by the Office of the Registrar of Indigenous Corporations
Other Australia Company Registry Services
Australia Company Register provides a wide range of services which includes:
Australia Trademark check
Australia Credit Licenses
Australia Auditor Registration
Australia Fund Operators (investment schemes, passport fund)
Can you order a Australia Apostille Certificate?
Yes, Australia agreed to the 1961 Hague Convention Abolishing the Requirement of Legalisation for Foreign Public Documents. Therefore, Australia accepts the Apostille Certificate for Australia Company Registry Search Documents in place of any further legalisation process.
Australia signed up to the Hague Convention on 16th March 1995.
What is the language(s) of the Australia Company Registry?
The Australia Company Register is in English language.
Australia Embassies, high commissions and consulates
Australia has 86 embassies abroad, as well as 80 consulates and 7 other representations.
Canberra, the capital of Australia, hosts 111 embassies, and in addition there are a total of 351 consulates and seven other representation located in Australia.
Australia Site Visits
Our network of global private investigators / process severs means we offer site visits throughout all of Australia. Our local partner is based in Sydney which enables us to do site visits throughout all of Australia including Western Australia, Victoria and New South Wales. Our agents can make discreet enquiries at the location to confirm if company currently trades at the address and take photographs along with any other special requests.
Australia Country Rating
The current bond ratings for Australia from the major credit bureau(s) is listed below. Rating factors include the current account balance, debt payment history and timeliness, banking and financial operations, future economic outlook, and national economic strength.
Australia Moody's rating: Aaa (first obtained in 2002)
Australia Standard & Poors rating: AAA (first obtained in 2003)
Australia Debt Collection
Creditreform provides an Australia Debt Collection service on a No Win No Fee basis. All debts are pursued by our local office/partner in the country/jurisdiction where the debtor is located including Australia.
Australia Skip Tracing
We provide private investigation services for all countries/jurisdictions including Australia. Our specialist Australia skip tracing service operates through our network of PI agents worldwide where we can trace individuals current addresses.
Australia Business Credit Reports
Creditreform provides Australia Business Credit reports on all companies and businesses registered in Australia. The report will include all available information and a credit rating/score. To request a recent sample credit report please contact us.
Australia Company Document Agency FAQs
1. What documents/extracts are available in Australia?
The extracts / documents available will vary depending on the jurisdiction and company type. If you can provide details on the company we can check availability to confirm what extracts are available and provide quote.
2. What is the difference between a company extract and a credit report?
A company extract provides official information/documentation which can include where available such as a company's registration, directors, and share capital. A credit report provides information about a company's finances, ownership and credit worthiness.
3. Is shareholder information available in Australia?
The availability of shareholder information depends on the jurisdiction, company type and local legislation.
4. Are financial statements available in Australia?
Financial information is usually required to be filed at the local register but is not always publicly available. Financial information is more publicly available in Europe compared to other regions globally where there is not always a legal requirement.
5. What is the cost to obtain company extracts?
The cost of obtaining company extracts varies depending on the jurisdiction, access to the local register and the delivery speed required. We will always provide a no obligation quote before proceeding.
6. What is the delivery time to obtain company documents?
The delivery time to obtain company documents depends on the jurisdiction and access to the local register. We will always provide the documents by email where possible to speed up delivery.