How to transfer an ASIC business name to a new holder

Source review: 2026-11-06. General procedural information, not legal or tax advice. Check the linked ASIC instructions before lodging; forms, fees and portal screens can change.

Before you start

• Agree the new holder and check whether a new ABN means a transfer is required.

• Confirm access to the existing registration and the incoming holder’s registration details.

How to complete the process

• The existing holder starts the transfer through ASIC Connect.

• Provide the generated transfer number securely to the incoming holder.

• The incoming holder registers the business name using that transfer number.

• Track completion; ASIC cancels the outgoing registration within 28 days.

After lodgement or completion

• Confirm the incoming holder’s registration and new expiry and linking details.

Important limits and exceptions

ASIC states a transfer number is valid for four months and 28 days. A transfer is different from cancelling a name without arranging the new holder’s registration.

Official ASIC sources

• ASIC business-name transfer

Related ASIC how-to guides

• How to register a business name with ASIC

• How to renew an ASIC business name

• How to update a business-name address with ASIC

All ASIC guides and official forms

Keeping the company record complete

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