How do I link my company to ASIC Connect?

Link your business name to your account
  1. Go to ASIC Connect and log in to your account.
  2. Select the Link a business/Request ASIC key option from the Do it now menu on the right-hand side of the screen.
  3. Answer Yes to the question and enter the details required.

What is ASIC Connect?

ASIC Connect is our online service for registering and updating registry details with ASIC. Once you receive your ASIC key, you can link a business name, SMSF auditor, AFS Licensee or AFS Representative to your ASIC Connect account and update your details at any time.

Can a sole trader register a business name?

Can a sole trader have a business name? Absolutely. Being a sole trader doesn’t mean you have to operate under your own personal name. The entity will always be your personal name, but you can still register a business name to use.

How do I add a company to my ASIC portal?

Making changes without being appointed to a company as their registered agent
  1. Log in to your account, select start new form and enter the company’s ACN (as you normally would)
  2. Enter the company’s corporate key.
  3. Complete and submit lodgement.

Why can’t I login to ASIC Connect?

Common issues can be resolved by completing one or more of the following: Close all open browsers and open a new browser; Login to ASIC Connect directly through http://asicconnect.asic.gov.au (don’t use favourites or bookmarked sites); Clear your cache / cookies.

What is the purpose of ASIC?

Our role under the ASIC Act is to: maintain, facilitate and improve the performance of the financial system and entities in it. promote confident and informed participation by investors and consumers in the financial system. administer the law effectively and with minimal procedural requirements.

How long does it take to get ASIC key?

If you request your ASIC key online, we’ll usually send it by email within a few minutes of your request. If it’s being sent by post, it may take a few days. If you haven’t received it after a week and you urgently need the key, you can contact us to get it delivered.

How do I contact ASIC?

011 61 3 5177 3988

How do I change my ASIC username?

Australian Securities and Investments Commission/Customer service

How do I contact ASIC by email?

Visit the ASIC website at www.asic.gov.au. Select companies from the drop-down list on the right hand side of the screen.

Enter the randomly generated password.

  1. Select ‘Yes’ to ‘Do you wish to change your current password?
  2. Enter your new password.
  3. Re-enter your new password.
  4. Select ‘Next’ to continue.

Does ASIC have an email address?

You can email the form to BN.lodgements@asic.gov.au.

What can ASIC investigate?

Feedback on our website. For website content issues (including broken links) or to make general comments and suggestions about usability email feedback@asic.gov.au. Note: This address is not for general enquiries about our services. We suggest asking us a question online instead.

Is ASIC legit?

ASIC has the powers to investigate breaches and institute civil or criminal proceedings under these Acts. This includes actions against directors, companies or other implicated persons, for matters such as breach of duties, misappropriation, and insolvent trading.

Where is ASIC based?

Scammers pretending to be from ASIC have been contacting Registry customers asking them to pay fees and give personal information to renew their business or company name. These emails often have a link that provides an invoice with fake payment details or infects your computer with malware if you click the link.

How can ASIC protect consumers?

Australia

Can you get scammed through Bitcoin?

ASIC has offices in all capital cities in Australia.

How can you tell if investors are fake?

Bitcoin investors can increase their odds for success by identifying common scams, such as Ponzi schemes, fake ICOs, and fraudulent exchanges. Some scams, such as ICO scams, remain the same, but there are other, novel scams, such as social media and social engineering scams.

Who gets the money when you buy Bitcoin?

You can find out if brokers are licensed in your state, if they’ve had run-ins with regulators or received serious complaints from investors. Go to finra.org/investors and click on “FINRA BrokerCheck.” Or call 1-800-289-9999.