Business name registration question…

[bridiej]

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I have the opportunity to branch out into a completely different business area. If I go ahead, I’d like to use my name as the business name. If that’s the case, will I need to register it?

Also, am I right in thinking that I can use my existing ABN as I will be in the same business structure (i.e. sole trader)?

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[MyGreatIdea]

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bridiej, post: 120093 wrote:

I have the opportunity to branch out into a completely different business area. If I go ahead, I’d like to use my name as the business name. If that’s the case, will I need to register it?

No, you don’t need to register a business name if you are trading as your own name. Just don’t add any extra words to it, like “super” or “extraordinaire”

Also, am I right in thinking that I can use my existing ABN as I will be in the same business structure (i.e. sole trader)?

Yes, as long as your ABN is current, it will apply to all new business names.

Wendy

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Just to elaborate a tiny bit on Wendy’s reply – you can’t add any extra words to your name – not even a purely descriptive word. I also believe that it needs to be your full name, otherwise you would have to register – i.e. “B Jenner” would still require registration.

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Thanks for the replies and clarification

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