21 Dec Director Identification Numbers – apply now if you do not have one
Thank you to all our company director clients who applied for their Director Identification Number (DIN) by the due date.
If you have not applied for your DIN yet, please do this as soon as possible to avoid the possibility of penalties being applied. Anyone intending to become a director of a company for the first time will need to apply before being appointed as a director.
The fastest way to apply is online at abrs.gov.au, which will issue a director ID instantly once the application is complete.
The Australian Business Registry Services (ABRS), will take a reasonable compliance approach focusing on educating, creating awareness and helping directors do the right thing.
ASIC are tasked with enforcing director ID offences, which can include criminal and civil penalties.