Director Identification Number

Introducing the new requirement of Director ID for all directors of Australian companies.

• Director Identification Numbers were introduced on 1 November 2021 and will be required by all company directors.
  

• Director ID is a unique 15-digit identification number.
  

• Directors will need to apply for this personally, as personal information will be required. Engaging a third party to apply on your behalf isn’t possible.

If you were a Director:

• You have until 30 November 2022 to apply before 1 November 2021, so you have plenty of time. However, I recommend applying sooner rather than later. Please don’t leave it to the last minute. The process is simple and takes less than 2 minutes to complete.

If you become a Director:

• Between 1 November 2021 and 4 April 2022, within 28 days of appointment

• From 5 April 2022, you must apply 28 days before the appointment

Resources

Apply online

https://www.abrs.gov.au/director-identification-number/apply-director-identification-number

Apply manually

Director ID Application

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