Proposed new national business registration

The Australian Government’s Department of Innovation, Industry, Science and Research cordially invites you to a briefing on the proposed new national business names registration system which is due to start in the first half of 2011.

The purpose of business name registration is to help identify those trading under names that aren’t the same as their personal, company or other entity name. Therefore the primary purpose of registration is consumer protection.

Currently business names must be registered in each state or territory a business operates in. The new system requires business name registration nationally only.

The briefing forums will be held in each capital city at the following times – there will be limited catering except for luncheon forums*.

The forums will include a presentation followed by question and answer session. Hand outs will be available 

Registration for the forum is essential by replying to:

businessnamesconsultation@innovation.gov.au

or by phoning Wendy Chant on 02 6213 6044.

Should details change, ASIC will be able to contact you only if you are registered for the forum.