Trading Names are NOT business names - check your trading names now - 31/10/2025 is a date to look out for
Perrier Ryan • August 22, 2025

Trading Names and Business Names are two different things

Prior to 28th May 2012, entities did not have to register a business name, instead they could choose to carry our business activities under a trading name. Trading names were governed by old state and territory laws and are now effectively historical unregistered names used by entities for business purposes. However, with the introduction of the Australian Business Register, if businesses wanted to trade under a specific name, they were required to register it as a business name with the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC). This remains the case.

 

It is important to note that as of the 31st of October 2025 the Registrar will not publicly display trading names that were recorded in the ABR prior to the 28th of May 2012. As a result, we urge you to please check any linked business names and contact us should you still have trading names displayed on the ABN lookup. 


You may find these two site helpful for more information:

ASIC - trading names not business names

ABR - trading names

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