How to apply for an ABN

Step 1 – https://www.business.gov.au/Registrations/Register-for-an-Australian-business-number-ABN

Step 2 – Click Register for ABN

Step 3 – Select ‘Register your Business’

Step 4 – Select ABN

Step 5 – Ensure you have the below information available and click ’Start Applying’ at the bottom of the page

Step 6 – Create an Account – Click ‘Register Now’

Step 7 – Follow the instructions to enter your email address and password. Review email for verification code

Step 8 – Getting started. Select ‘Individual’ to create an ABN for yourself.

Step 9 – Make the following selections

Step 10 – Select ‘New business in Australia’

Step 11 – Follow the prompts to enter your personal information and Tax File Number

Step 12 – Select an immediate start date and select ‘Medical Service’ for business activity

Step 13 – Enter your business address as your home address

Step 14 – Add additional business addresses (ie Add the hospital addresses of the sites that you will be providing your service – The same address of the hospital that the provider number is linked to)

Step 15 – Nominate Sole Trader as Authorised Contact

Step 16 – Confirm Application

Step 17 – Await email from email address noreply@business.gov.au