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Important information about Director IDs

Did you know if you are a Director of a registered company you must apply to have a Director ID?

Part of the Modernising Business Registers program implemented by the Government, ALL directors will now be required to have a Director ID.

A director ID is a personal unique identifier a director applies for once and keeps forever. It is to help prevent the use of false or fraudulent director identities.

Everyone will keep their director ID even if you stop being a company director, change your name or move interstate or overseas. It confirms the director’s identity and will in the future show which company/companies you are linked to.

** Every director will need their Directors ID before the 30th November 2022 **

Failure to obtain a Director ID before November 30 may result in a penalty from ASIC.

It’s free to apply and the fastest way to apply is online https://www.abrs.gov.au/director-identification-number/apply-director-identification-number

If you cannot download the app/apply online, you can call 13 62 50 to obtain your ID number.

You will first need to have a MYGOVID with a Standard or Strong identity strength to apply for a director ID online. You can set it up at https://www.mygovid.gov.au/set-up
You will also need to verify information held on your ATO records, (such as a Notice of assessment, bank account details, super account details, etc).
https://www.abrs.gov.au/director-identification-number/apply-director-identification-number/verify-your-identity

Once you have this information ready and handy, the online application is intuitive and takes less than 5 minutes. You will get your director ID instantly.

If you need further information, the ATO have supplied the following video:
https://tv.ato.gov.au/ato-tv/media?v=bi9or7odjorhp6

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Information we are required to Disclose to You

As a Tax Agent, our work for you is performed in accordance with the Tax Agent Services Act 2009. Under this Act, the Tax Agent Services (Code of Professional Conduct) Determination 2024 requires that we make the following disclosures to you:

  1. Matters that could significantly influence your decision to engage us (or continue to engage us) for a Tax Agent Service from 1 July 2022 onward include the following:
    • None Applicable
  2. The Tax Practitioner’s Board maintains a register of Tax Agents and BAS Agents. You can access and search this register here: https://www.tpb.gov.au/public-register
  3. If you have a complaint about our Tax Agent services, you will need to contact your Accountant in the first instance with details by email. If they are unable to resolve your complaint within 3 business days, please contact Scott McLucas - Director by email. Your complaint will be investigated by the Director or a staff member who is not involved in the subject matter of the dispute where possible. We will provide you with email acknowledgement of receipt of your complaint nd our understanding of the circumstances. The email will inform you that we will attempt to resolve yur complaint with 14 days and will outline the dispute resolution process. If you are unhappy with the outcome that we propose to you, you can then make a complaint to the Tax Practitioners Board (TPB) using the link listed above. The TPB will send you an email to acknowledge the receipt of your complaint and review and risk assess your complaint. If you are unhappy with how the TPB has dealt with your complaint, the above link includes details about your review rights and who can further assist you.