{"id":2152,"date":"2022-03-09T21:47:36","date_gmt":"2022-03-09T10:47:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.asapfinance.com.au\/?p=2152"},"modified":"2022-06-23T15:57:04","modified_gmt":"2022-06-23T05:57:04","slug":"company-director-youll-need-a-director-identification-number","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.asapfinance.com.au\/ru\/en\/company-director-youll-need-a-director-identification-number\/","title":{"rendered":"Company Director? You&#8217;ll need a Director Identification Number"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>What is a Director Identification Number?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>During 2021, the government initiated a new system that attaches a unique identifying number to an individual who is a company director. A director has one number permanently attached to them, and this is used for identification purposes for any or all companies they are a director of.<\/p>\n<p>From 5 April 2022, director ID numbers are mandatory for all new company directors.<\/p>\n<p>The new Australian Business Registry Services (ABRS) administers the director ID register. The ABRS will gradually integrate all government business registers into one easily accessible register with greater security.<\/p>\n<p>The director ID numbers promote integrity and better transparency of appointed directors. The system is designed to flush out fake director identities used in illegal activities, which results in increased privacy protections for legitimate directors.<\/p>\n<p><strong>What do You Need to do?<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Existing directors<\/strong>\u00a0have until November 2022 to register for a director ID number. But there\u2019s no reason to delay \u2013 apply as soon as possible.<\/li>\n<li><strong>New directors appointed between 1 November 2021 and 4 April 2022<\/strong>\u00a0must apply within 28 days of being appointed as a director.<\/li>\n<li><strong>New directors appointed from 5 April 2022<\/strong>\u00a0must obtain a director ID number before accepting a director appointment.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Prospective directors<\/strong>\u00a0can apply for a director ID up to 12 months ahead of the appointment.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Complete the application process yourself<\/strong>\u00a0as you must verify your identity as part of the application \u2013 nobody else can apply on your behalf.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Application Process<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The easiest and fastest way to apply is online via ABRS.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>You\u2019ll need a\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.mygovid.gov.au\/set-up\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">myGovID account<\/a>\u00a0to apply for your director ID number online. This creates an authenticated digital identity you can use when accessing government services online.<\/li>\n<li>Apply through\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.abrs.gov.au\/director-identification-number\/apply-director-identification-number\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">ABRS Director identification number<\/a>. You\u2019ll need\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.abrs.gov.au\/director-identification-number\/apply-director-identification-number\/verify-your-identity\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">proof of identity documents<\/a>\u00a0such as tax file number, ATO notice of assessment or bank details.<\/li>\n<li>You\u2019ll then need to complete the application process from the ABRS webpage, which will link your myGovID account to the application. If the application is verified successfully, you\u2019ll receive your director ID straight away.<\/li>\n<li>You can also apply via paper form or telephone; however, this is a slower process.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>What Next?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Set up your myGovID if you haven\u2019t already. Get your identification documents together and apply by your due date. This is also a great time to update your\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.abr.gov.au\/business-super-funds-charities\/updating-or-cancelling-your-abn\/update-your-abn-details\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">ABN details<\/a>\u00a0and\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/connectonline.asic.gov.au\/HLP\/index.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">ASIC details<\/a>. Talk to us if you\u2019d like to know more about director ID numbers and company director obligations.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>What is a Director Identification Number? 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