Do you need to register for a Director Identification Number?

Are you a director or looking to become one? If so, from November 2021 you will need to apply for a Director Identification Number (or Director ID). 

Applications are now open via Australian Business Registry Services.

What is a Director ID? 

A Director Identification Number is a unique 15-digit identifier you need to apply for once and will keep forever. It will help prevent the use of false or fraudulent director identities.

Who needs to apply? 

You need a director ID if you’re an eligible officer of:

• a company, a registered Australian body or a registered foreign company under the Corporations Act 2001
• an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander corporation registered under the Corporations (Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander) Act 2006 (CATSI Act)

An eligible officer is a person who is appointed as:

• a director  
• an alternate director who is acting in that capacity.

Directors must apply for their director ID themselves because they need to verify their identity. No one can apply on their behalf. 

Please note that you do not need to apply if you have Director in your title but have not been appointed as a director under the Corporations or CATSI Act. 

For more information on who needs to apply, please click here

How do you apply?

The easiest way to set up your Director ID, is to apply online using the myGovID app. 

Please see below for a summary of the steps: 

1. Set up your myGovID here if you don't already have one
2. Gather your documents including your tax file number, residential address and two identification documents
3. Complete your application using the myGovID app

For more comprehensive instructions, please click here

When do you need to apply?

Applications are now open. The date you need to apply by varies based on the date you became a director. 

If you became a director of a company on or before 31 October 2021, you will need to apply by 30 November 2022.

For the full list of due dates, please click here.

If you're planning to become a director, you are able to apply prior to your appointment. 

For more information please click here

If you have any questions at all, please don't hesitate to get in contact with your Client Director or request a call if you are new to Kelly+Partners.