
Investigation and Company Documents
Research in Australia
In Australia, the authority responsible for corporate registration is the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC). Companies must also register with the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) to obtain a Tax File Number (TFN) and an Australian Business Number (ABN). Common company types in Australia include Proprietary Limited Companies (Pty Ltd) for small to medium-sized businesses and Public Companies (Ltd) for larger companies, with many businesses in industries like mining, finance, and services.