Dual cabs and ABN

Can you really get an ABN without having a business? Legally, that is.

To be entitled to an ABN you must be:

a company registered under corporations law in Australia
a government entity, or

an entity that is carrying on an enterprise in Australia.

A non-resident entity may be entitled to an ABN where:

it is carrying on an enterprise in Australia, or

in the course of carrying on an enterprise, it makes supplies that are connected with Australia.

Your enterprise does not have to be located in Australia.

And further to my earlier reply... If you are a sole trader, as distinct from a Corporation, you need to satisfy the requirements found here.

And further to my earlier reply... If you are a sole trader, as distinct from a Corporation, you need to satisfy the requirements found here.

Also it's amazing how the ATO finds out about these things.

The motor vehicle dealer requires evidence re: your ABN and photo copies the document.

With our plumbing business we have purchased several vehicles over the years and also claim the depreciation re our equipment ect.


Cheers

There is an ABN register that they can access online. I used it recently to see if mine was still active.