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Company officeholder duties



If you are a company officeholder (secretary or director), there are things that you need to know about your responsibilities and obligations, including how and when to interact with us and how we can help.

Please read the following information carefully.

Your obligations

What does the law require directors and secretaries of small companies to do?

What changes or information must be notified to ASIC?

What books and records should my company keep?

What is the minimum number of officeholders required for a company?

What happens to me as a director, alternate director or secretary if I am bankrupt or subject to a personal insolvency agreement under Part X of the Bankruptcy Act 1966?

Maintaining your company details

You must notify us of changes to your company

You must review your company details each year

Helping your company meet its obligations

Payments, fees and invoices

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Other ways to lodge

Our obligations

What can you expect from us? Download the ASIC Service Charter 1MB

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Further information and related websites

Members of a company

Foreign companies

Finding out about companies

Dealing with businesses and companies: How to avoid being swindled

Registered agents

Business.gov.au

AusIndustry

Enterprise Connect

MoneySmart

Need help in getting started?

Need help in getting started or want to learn more about your role as an Officeholder? Take advantage of services other organisations can provide:
  • helping you understand and comply with your obligations
  • training and education programs
  • forum groups and networking opportunities.

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Commemorative Records of Registration

The registration of your company is a significant milestone for you, your fellow directors and your employees. Why not celebrate it with ASIC's Commemorative Record of Registration?
Display of commemorative certificates of registration. For details and larger images, click here.

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