Director ID FAQs – CAS 360 Australia

Who needs a Director ID?

Individuals will be required to hold a Director ID if they are a Director (or act as an Alternate Director) of a:

Company, a registered Australian body or a registered foreign company under the Corporations Act 2001 (Corporations Act), or
Corporation registered under the Corporations (Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander) Act 2006 (CATSI Act).

Also, individuals who intend to become a Director within 12 months may also apply for a Director ID.

To confirm:

This director ID requirement also applies to Directors of foreign companies with ASIC.
Although foreign directors may not have access to a myGovID account, they will still be required to apply for a Director ID via other methods

Will Public Officers need a Director ID?

Will Director ID requirements apply to Incorporated Associations?

Will Local Agents need a Director ID?

Will alternate directors also need a Director ID?

Yes

Do directors of ACNC registered entities need a Director ID?

Yes

Do sole traders need to apply for a Director ID?

Only if they are a director of a company

When do individuals need to apply for a Director ID?

Deadlines for obtaining a Director ID vary based on when a director was appointed.

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* Existing directors appointed before 31 October 2021 will have until 5 April 2022 if they are appointed to other/new companies. If existing directors are not being appointed to new companies then they will have until 30 November 2022 to apply for a Director ID.

The ABRS have stated that they do intend to apply the director ID requirement (that an ID is needed before a director is appointed) for all directors regardless of if they are already an existing director or not after 5 April 2022.

I have a client that uses a different name for one company and another name for another company. How should I deal with this situation?

Each director will only be able to apply for one Director ID, regardless of the different names that they may have used across multiple companies they hold directorship in. While is not mandatory to align the names for an individual across all their companies before (or after) they apply for their Director ID, we very much promote that it is better to standardise the names to a set way to make it easier to manage these companies.

To align contact names, see How to correct mistakes on a form lodged to ASIC - Supplementary Form 492 / 902 and Contact Name Change (Multiple Companies).

In the meantime, the Director can go ahead and apply for the ID. They do not have to wait for you to align their names.

With Places of Birth, we have Australian citizens born overseas, and some show city and country place of birth, and other appointments just the country. Will this affect the application, do we need to lodge Form 492 to make the details identical?

Each director will only be able to apply for one Director ID, regardless of the different birth details that they may have used across multiple companies they hold directorship in. While is not mandatory to align the details for an individual across all their companies before (or after) they apply for their Director ID, we very much promote that it is better to standardise this information to a set way to make it easier to manage these companies.

To align contact details, see How to correct mistakes on a form lodged to ASIC - Supplementary Form 492 / 902.

In the meantime, the Director can go ahead and apply for the ID. They do not have to wait for you to align their details.

Once the Director ID is received will it need to appear on the Tax Return?

No, it won't appear in the immediate future

Once the director have their DIN will it appear under the client details tab on the tax portal? this is where we can see if they have a mygov account or not

No, it won't appear in the immediate future

Will the accountants/tax agents be able to help with the registration of the director ID number? or is this something that requires the client must do themselves?

CAS360 will have features to allow agents to communicate the requirements for the Director ID, however, the identification process must be done by the director.

See Director ID alert.

How do we inform our clients about obtaining a Director ID?

CAS360 will have features to allow agents to communicate the requirements for the Director ID, however, the identification process must be done by the director.

See Director ID alert.

Why is this only being introduced for Directors and not Company Secretaries?

This may change in the future, however for now this is being introduced for Directors only.

Why can't we just use TFN’s instead to administer directors instead of introducing Director IDs?

The ATO’s view is that a TFN is not public, and Director IDs will be public.

How quickly is the ID issued after the application has been submitted

its a little dependent on ASIC's processing ability if all come in at once you can imagine it will be a little slower

What methods are available to apply for a Director ID?

Individuals are able to apply for an ID through either:

MygovID
Paper Form
By Phone

For more information see ABRS Website.

Will disqualified directors show on the Director register & DIN?

During the transition period, ASIC will still be responsible for ensuring disqualified directors are not appointed as directors while disqualified.

Do public officers require an ID?

Only company directors (and alternate directors) are required to obtain an ID at this stage.

If setting up a new company from 1st Nov 2021, is it possible to obtain the Director ID before the new company is set up or will we have to wait until 5 April 2022 to do that?

You are able to obtain an ID before a company is set up. Individuals intending to become a director are able to apply for a director ID despite not currently holding a director position.

Now with Director IDs, do we not need to make changes of name with or without middle name, only require to link the Director ID to the director in different companies? Does that mean by linking the Director ID, ASIC will then override whatever is kept with the company with the correct details?

At this stage, there is no change to the way you will prepare and lodge your ASIC forms. Also, the Director ID is not required to be input into any current ASIC forms, where director details are required.

While is not mandatory to align the names for an individual across all their companies, we very much promote that it is better to standardise the names to a set way to make it easier to manage these companies.

To align contact names, see How to correct mistakes on a form lodged to ASIC - Supplementary Form 492 / 902 and Contact Name Change (Multiple Companies).

In regards to how this will change in the future, this is yet to be seen.

In late 2022-23, ASIC will be providing further guidance in relation to the changes to their forms. As for any of these future changes, like always, CAS 360 and the team at BGL will be sure to let you know what they are.

What do we do with these IDs when we have this from the Director? Do we need to provide this to ASIC when registering a new company and/or appointing directors?

In regards to how this will change in the future, this is yet to be seen.

How do Director IDs change how we prepare and lodge ASIC forms?

In regards to how this will change in the future, this is yet to be seen.

Will ASIC forms be updated?

In regards to how this will change in the future, this is yet to be seen.

What happens after 28 days (or the deadline is passed) if a new director does not have their director ID? Any penalties?

If a director does don’t meet their obligations:

there may be civil or criminal penalties
they may be issued with an infringement notice.

ASIC is responsible for enforcing director ID offenses set out in the Corporations Act 2001.

Source: ASIC

If a director can’t apply by the date they need to, they can complete an Application for an extension of time to apply for a director ID (NAT75390, PDF, 271KB).

Can we apply for an extension for obtaining a Director ID?

If a director can’t apply by the date they need to, they can complete an Application for an extension of time to apply for a director ID (NAT75390, PDF, 271KB).

How do individuals apply for a Director ID?

There are a number of different methods directors can utilise to apply for a director ID.

Apply online using the myGovID app.
Apply by phone
Apply with a paper form

Apply online using the myGovID app

You will need a myGovID to apply for your director ID online. If you live outside Australia and can’t get a myGovID, you will need to apply with a paper form.

For more information, see Apply for your director ID.

Apply by Phone

You can apply by phone if you have:

an Australian tax file number (TFN)
the information you need to verify your identity.

When you have the information you need to apply, contact the ABRS using the relevant ABRS Contact numbers.

Apply with a paper form

If you can’t apply online or over the phone, you can apply using a downloadable form:

Application for a director identification number (NAT75329, PDF, 306KB).

Note: This is a slower process and you will also need to provide certified copies of your documents to verify your identity.

For paper lodgement to obtain a Director ID, documents are required to be certified. Who can certify documents?

The following people can certify copies of original identity documents as true and correct:

Barrister
Solicitor
Medical practitioner
Judge
Justice of the Peace (JP)
Minister of religion (who is authorised to celebrate marriage)
Police officer
Bank, building society, or credit union officer with at least five years of service
Sheriff's officer
Commissioner of Declarations (in Queensland only).

For applicants outside of Australia, the following people are authorised to certify identity documents:

notary publics
staff at your nearest Australian embassy, high commission, or consulate, including consulates headed by Austrade honorary consuls.

Are Directors required to advise/inform their accountants of their Director ID?

The ABRS has advised that when you receive your director ID, you need to pass it on to the record-holder in your company or Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander corporation. This might be your company secretary, another director, a contact person, or an authorised agent of the company.

Also if you’re appointed as a director of any other companies or Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander corporations in the future, you need to give your director ID to the relevant record-holders.

For more, see ABRS Website.

Once a director has obtained an ID number, will they have to personally inform ASIC of the number (or any gov bodies for the matter)?

Also if you’re appointed as a director of any other companies or Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander corporations in the future, you need to give your director ID to the relevant record-holders.

At this stage, they will not be required to inform ASIC of the ID. Further, there is no change to the way you will prepare and lodge your ASIC forms. Also, the Director ID is not required to be input into any current ASIC forms, where director details are required. This, we expect, will change in late 2022-2023.

How would foreign directors look to obtain a director ID?

If you live outside Australia and can’t get a myGovID, you will need to apply with a paper form and provide certified copies of your identity documents.

You can apply using a downloadable form:

Application for a director identification number (NAT75329, PDF, 306KB).

Note: This is a slower process and you will also need to provide certified copies of your documents to verify your identity.

We understand that this process also poses further challenges for foreign directors especially for those given a 28-day deadline to obtain their ID. If a director can’t apply by the date they need to, they can complete an Application for an extension of time to apply for a director ID (NAT75390, PDF, 271KB).

What are the id documents requirements for foreign directors?

In addition to the information requested on the application form, you will need to provide certified copies of one primary and one secondary identity document.

Primary documents

Foreign birth certificate
Foreign passport
Australian full birth certificate (extracts and commemorative certificates are not acceptable)
Australian passport (including passports that have expired in the past two years)

Secondary documents

National photo identification card
Foreign government identification
Driver’s license, as long as the license address matches the address details on your application
Marriage certificate, but if you use this document to verify your change of name, you can’t use it as a secondary document

If you have changed your name, you must provide another document showing the change, such as a:

marriage certificate
deed poll
change of name certificate.

Will Director IDs be a confidential number or will they be public knowledge? What are the privacy requirements in regard to the Director ID?

A director ID isn’t governed by the same rules or laws that apply to a tax file number (TFN).

Currently, the law doesn’t authorise the ABRS to disclose director IDs to the public without the director’s consent. So for now, a director ID will not be searchable by the public.

The community with be consulted about what details can be disclosed and searched for which will influence changes to the rules in the future.

We expect that by 2023, Director IDs will be searchable by the public.

Is there going to be a register of the IDs that agents will be able to view if the client can't locate them?

Currently, the law doesn’t authorise the ABRS to disclose director IDs to the public without the director’s consent. So for now, a director ID will not be searchable by the public. This however will change in the future.

If you have a myGovID, you can log in to ABRS online to view your director ID.

If you don’t have a myGovID, and you want to find your director ID number, Contact the ABRS.

Can I apply for an ID in advance?

A person who intends to become a director within the next the 12 months may apply for a director ID.

If the director ID is not linked to a company within 12 months (the person is not appointed to a company), then it will be canceled and the director will need to apply again for it to be reactivated.

MygovID or Mygov?

Your myGovID is your digital identity and unique to you. The myGovID app lets you prove who you are and securely sign in to participating government online services, including myGov.

Your myGov account lets you link to government services online in one place. You can access online services like Medicare for your COVID-19 vaccine certificate through your myGov account. Signing in to your myGov account is simple and secure when you connect your myGovID.

To apply for a Director ID online, you will need a MygovID (and not just a Mygov account).

What is the format of the Director ID?

A director ID is a 15-digit identifier. A director ID:

starts with 036, which is the 3-digit country code for Australia under International Standard ISO 3166
ends with an 11-digit number and one ‘check’ digit for error detection.

What if a director loses their Director ID? How can they find it again?

If you have a myGovID, you can log in to ABRS online to view your director ID or update your details whenever you need to.

You can:

check your director ID number and status, including when it was issued
view things to do, actions in progress, and past activity
edit your profile preferences and some of your personal details.

If you don’t have a myGovID, and you want to find your director ID number or update your details, Contact the ABRS.

For Non-English speaking directors, will there be any foreign language service for the Director ID Application?

If you have difficulty speaking or understanding English, The ABRS has advised that you can call the Translating and Interpreting Service (TIS National) on 13 14 50 between 8.00am and 5.00pm (AEST) Monday to Friday. If you are calling from overseas, phone +61 3 9268 8332. The service will then call the ABRS with an interpreter so that they can help with your query.

What about foreign directors who have been previously identified for the ABR? The exact same documents have already been provided to the ATO. Do we need to identify them again ?

At this present time, they will still need to go through the same process for the Director ID.

If a foreign director has already provided documents to the ATO for ABN purposes, can we leverage these for the Director ID process?

No. You will still need to go through the same process for the Director ID.

As agents, how can we know that our client has applied for Director ID?

CAS360 has features to allow agents to help with asking for the Director ID from your clients.

See Director ID alert.

Are there any template emails or letters that will be available to send to our clients regarding this process?

CAS360 has features to allow agents to communicate the requirements for the Director ID, however, the identification process must be done by the director.

See Director ID alert.

Also, the templates of this communication can be fully customised.

See, Director ID - Initial Email - CAS 360 Dictionary Codes.

How can I request Director IDs from our clients?

CAS360 has features to allow agents to communicate the requirements for the Director ID, however, the identification process must be done by the director.

See Director ID alert.

Also, the templates of this communication can be fully customised.

See, Director ID - Initial Email - CAS 360 Dictionary Codes.

What if a director doesn't have an email address?

Where we are in this day and age, and how everything is done electronically, everyone (including directors) will need to have their own email address.

There are plenty of email providers available and for the vast majority of them, signing up for an email address is free.

We understand that there will be people out there that are still hesitant with using an email. To help, we now include official ABRS Director ID letters that can be generated from CAS 360. These letters will be included as part of the document set when you prepare annual reviews, Director appointments and Company Incorporations.

Do the directors have to have their own email addresses?

Where we are in this day and age, and how everything is done electronically, everyone (including directors) will need to have their own email address.

There are plenty of email providers available and for the vast majority of them, signing up for an email address is free.

Once a director has applied for a Director ID, how long will it take for the ID to be allocated?

The ABRS has advised that it may take up to 28 days to process an application. This processing time will not affect the due date for the director ID.

The turnaround time will vary based on the method an individual used for their application and the time that is required for the ABRS to verify supporting documents.

Online applications and phone applications by far have the quickest turnaround times. Many directors have reported that applying through these methods has produced their ID within a couple of days and some even within a few minutes. Paper applications however will take longer.

Do you have to link your companies to the director ID or will this happen automatically?

The linking of director IDs will happen in a later phase of the ABRS rollout.

The main focus, for now, is about educating directors and the corporate compliance profession on the importance of Director IDs and to allow time to help ensure that directors apply and obtain their ID.

What if you don't have two secondary identity documents for Australian directors?

The ABRS requires two secondary identity documents for Australian Directors.

When a Director ID application is processed, how will it be sent to directors?

Phone applications will receive their Director ID in their email with a PDF letter attachment containing the ID.

Online applications (MygovID) will be able to view their ID in the MygovID app or logging into ABRS online

Paper Applications, will receive their Director ID in their email with a PDF letter attachment containing the ID.

If you lose your ID and want to locate it, if you have a myGovID, you can log in to ABRS online to view your director ID.

If you don’t have a myGovID, and you want to find your director ID number Phone the ABRS.

Once a director has an ID, will it automatically clean up the data with ASIC for all of their companies?

The linking of director IDs and the clean-up of data will happen in a later phase of the ABRS rollout.

Does the director get a document they can provide to agents which contains their ID number and details so we can ensure correct details are recorded when applying for a new company or appointing a director?

Phone applications will receive their Director ID in their email with a PDF letter attachment containing the ID.

Online applications (MygovID) will be able to view their ID in the MygovID app or logging into ABRS online. Once they do obtain their ID online, they will have the option to save the ID to PDF.

Paper Applications, will receive their Director ID in their email with a PDF letter attachment containing the ID.

If a director loses their ID and wants to locate it, if they have a myGovID, they can log in to ABRS online to view your director ID.

If they don’t have a myGovID, they can get their director ID number by Contacting the ABRS.

Will CAS 360 verify the director ID when it is recorded or can any random number be put in?

At this stage, you will be able to enter any number into the Director ID field in CAS 360.

Currently, there are no APIs available from the ABRS that would allow us to check if the ID is correct or not within CAS 360. Once the ABRS makes this available we will look to add verification checks.

For now, please ensure that you are entering the correct ID into CAS 360. Directors will receive confirmation of their IDs which you can use to ensure that the number is correct.

Is there a report in CAS360 for a list of all Directors?

The Director ID Report will list all your companies in CAS 360 with all Directors that have been appointed. This report will be generated in Excel and will also contain other director details including the Director ID.

Will the director IDs will be automatically imported from the ABRS into CAS360?

At this stage, there are no APIs available from the ABRS that would allow us to import Director IDs into CAS 360. Once the ABRS makes this available we will look to add an import function.

Will any changes on ASIC then automatically update ABRS?

At the moment you have to update ABRS & ASIC separately. There are currently no APIs available from the ABRS that would allow CAS 360 or ASIC to automatically update the ABRS systems.

This may change in the future once the ABRS have their APIs in place.

With directors having their own access to their information via MyGovID, which allows them to make their own changes (address, name details), will this flow to BGL?

At this stage, there are no APIs available from the ABRS that would allow us to import Director information from MygovID into CAS 360.

In late 2022-23, further guidance will be released in relation to how contact changes will work going forward. As for any of these future changes, like always, CAS 360 and the team at BGL will be sure to let you know what they are.

Does a director still need to apply for a director ID even if they resign before their ID due date?

The SMSF Association recently confirmed with the ATO that this obligation to obtain a director ID also applies to any client who was a director on or before 31 October 2021, even if they have since resigned from all directorship roles and have no intention to ever be appointed in the role of director of any Australian or foreign company.

Ultimately we recommend getting in contact with the ABRS to confirm if your clients will need to apply for a director ID in this case.

Will ASIC/ATO be actively going out to remind directors on an individual level to apply for a ID number?

At this stage, they are looking to rely on accountants and registered agents to help inform directors of their requirements to apply for a Director ID.

Do we have an estimated date when the ABRS website will be ready for making changes (eg Lodging ASIC Forms)?

We anticipate changes to lodgements and forms in late 2022-23. However, what form these changes will be is yet to be seen.

Once the ABRS is live and linked, will agents be able to update Director details or will this be a requirement of the Director? Or is this an unknown?

We anticipate changes to lodgements and forms in late 2022-23. However, what form these changes will be is yet to be seen.

If an agent looks after a company, how would we cross-reference the director's details if they have a company with another agent?

This issue will be no different with Director IDs and the issues you would face with having to manage this director's details with ASIC.

Will current ASIC agents transfer over and become ABRS agents? or is there another process we need to go through?

We suspect something of this nature will occur in the future. However, this may be years away from happening. Whether it will involve an application-type process to follow remains to be seen.

The main focus of the ABRS, for now, is about educating directors and the corporate compliance profession on the importance of Director IDs and allowing time to help ensure that directors apply and obtain their ID.

Who will emails come from when Director ID emails are sent via CAS360?

You can specify and customise email senders in CAS 360 from the Email Settings screen.

What if the director names in CAS are slightly different (but have the same email). Will they potentially get multiple emails if we use the director ID email feature?

Yes, a director may receive multiple emails if there are different records of the same person with variations of their names in your contact list. We recommend having a consistent record of each individual's details across all the companies you manage for that person.

To align contact names, see How to correct mistakes on a form lodged to ASIC - Supplementary Form 492 / 902 and Contact Name Change (Multiple Companies).

Will email templates be set up for foreign directors?

We have tried to word the default templates for the Director ID emails so that they can apply to a range of different director types.

The templates are fully customisable which will allow you to create a specific template for foreign directors if you wish to do so.

See How to edit/change an email template for more.

Can I set up different sending emails for different groups of clients as per Agents?

We have tried to word the default templates for the Director ID emails so that they can apply to a range of different director types.

The templates are fully customisable which will allow you to create specific templates for different groups if you wish to do so.

See How to edit/change an email template for more.

Will purchasing an ASIC extract show the details of a director (birth details, address)?

Yes, it will. However, you can get this information for free by running a Comparison Report.

Why is this requirement from the government being put in place when the systems are not yet in place to link the Director and Director ID, with 484 changes? Why on earth is legislation not delayed until 2023?

Your guess is as good as mine.

Will this prevent duplication of contacts when we import a company into CAS?

When the ABRS systems start to link data to companies, this may potentially help with the duplication of data.

However, this process is years away from happening and the full effect of how the data transfer will work is still yet to be seen.

If the emails are sent on a per-company basis, and then they are emailed listing all companies, does that mean they may be potentially emailed multiple times when we send an email out for another company they are a director of?

Yes, a director may receive multiple emails.

However, to help prevent this, we recommend having a consistent record of each individual's details across all the companies you manage for that person.

To align contact names, see How to correct mistakes on a form lodged to ASIC - Supplementary Form 492 / 902 and Contact Name Change (Multiple Companies).

Once the names and details of a director are aligned, you can merge these contact together.

See, How to consolidate duplicate contacts.

By cleaning up your database this way, once you have entered the ID for a director under one company, it will mark that this individual has obtained their ID for any other companies they are appointed as a director in CAS 360.

Can you add the Director ID straight into the Contacts?

From the Main Toolbar, go to Contacts
Select Global Contacts

To edit contact details, in the Global Contacts screen, select the contact name.

To add extra information for the contact, select

After selecting Information, select Identification

Under ID type, select Australian Director ID

Is there a report in CAS to identify multiple names for one person?

You can utilise the Find Matches feature in the Global Contacts screen to help identify multiple names for a person

See, How to consolidate duplicate contacts.

Will the ABRS be replacing the current ABR website? or will they both continue to operate simultaneously?

It will still require a few years before the ABRS is running with all the features that are intended to be managed by this body.

For now, how you register, search and get extracts of the registers, and interact with the ABR and ASIC remains the same.

Then the Director ID Alerts displays the icon showing a director is a ‘director of other companies', do you need to be the agent of the other companies for this to show?

The icon displaying these other companies will be based on the companies that you have in the Company Selection screen of your CAS 360.

Other than emails, will we have the ability to generate a letter that can be posted out regarding director ID?

We now include official ABRS Director ID letters that can be generated from CAS 360. These letters will be included as part of the document set when you prepare annual reviews, Director appointments and Company Incorporations.

What happens if a Director changes their details (name, address)after they receive their Director ID number but before the new ABRS is implemented?

At the moment you have to update ABRS & ASIC separately. There are currently no APIs available from the ABRS that would allow CAS 360 or ASIC to automatically update the ABRS systems.

At this time, you will still continue to update this information for each company to ASIC as you normally would.

For updating the ABRS, if the director has a myGovID, they can log in to ABRS online to update director details.

If they don’t have a myGovID, to update their details, they can contact the ABRS. If they are not able to phone in or update details online, they can use this form – Update your personal details (NAT75330, PDF, 343KB).

To manage a Director ID, is there an Agent Portal type service?

Currently only available for Directors themselves, if they have a myGovID, they can log in to ABRS online to view their director ID or update their details whenever they need to.

They can:

check the director ID number and status, including when it was issued
view things to do, actions in progress, and past activity
edit their profile preferences and some of their personal details.

Are agents going to have access to the ARBS to update the director details or will that sit with directors until 2023?

At this stage, directors will be updating their details with the ABRS.

If someone has a Director ID and later resigns from all directorships, will their Director ID be canceled?

The ABRS has yet to decide on whether director IDs, which are no longer attached to companies, will be canceled or deactivated. We expect a decision on this sometime in 2022.

Paper application - wet ink or digital signature accepted?

At this stage, the ABRS has advised that a wet ink signature will be accepted for a paper application.

What is the validity period for certified ID documents for foreign directors?

There is no validity period for certified documents. The ABRS simply wants documents to be certificated and is not too concerned as to when they were certified.

With regards to legal name, is this as per passport and full name?

The name will have to correspond to the documents used to support the application.

Would we refer to ATO for the correct spelling of the name to compare our director’s data?

The name will have to correspond to the documents used to support the application.

Would it be an issue if a director was said to be born in MELB VIC, but they were actually born in Fitzroy Vic?

Not necessarily. The director’s details will just have to correspond to the documents used to support the application.

If your birth certificate has your maiden name, how do you show your correct name now?

The name will have to correspond to the documents used to support the application. If the person’s name has changed in the past, ensure that the supporting documents used for the application contain the new name. In some cases, a marriage certificate would be more appropriate than a birth certificate.

Do you have a suggestion on documents we can provide clients to complete the online application?

bank account details
an ATO Notice of assessment
super account details
a dividend statement
a Centrelink payment summary
a PAYG payment summary (this is different from your income statement, and/or your PAYG installment activity statement).

What if the change of name is by marriage however you do not opt to change with the ATO as you are able to keep your maiden name?

The ABRS placed importance on the name corresponding to the documents used to support the application. If the person’s name has changed in the past, ensure that the supporting documents used for the application contain the name that the director wishes to use for the application.

What if a director was born overseas and the citizenship document has misspelled the surname?

The name will have to correspond to the documents used to support the application.

Is there a way to bulk update Director ID details into CAS360?

We can provide you with a spreadsheet to bulk upload director IDs. If you are interested, feel free to contact our support team and we will be able to assist you from there. See Log a Support Call.

If a person uses one address with ATO and a different address with ASIC, is it a requirement that the address with ASIC must be the same as the address with ATO?

The Address details will have to correspond to the documents used to support the application.

What happens when a client applies for director id and states a residential address different from the residential address against their name as director of a company?

This is ok. However, it is recommended to at least have the address match the address listed on the ATO. If an individual is not sure what address they have listed on the ATO, they can refer to their most recent notice of assessment.

Once the Director has their ID, will we still need to manage their address and other details with ASIC over multiple companies or will it be that they change their address on the Director ID and it automatically updates everywhere?

At this time, you will still continue to update this information for each company to ASIC as you normally would.

What about directors that have their residential address suppressed for their ASIC record. How will this be able to be continued?

We advise that it is best to contact ASIC regarding this.

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