Benefits for officeholders lodging online

You can view and update your company details online with ASIC.

This is the fastest and most accurate way to lodge notifiable changes with us.

Features and benefits
Commonly asked questions
How to register

Features and benefits

Features	Benefits
No extra software or training required for staff.	No additional costs to client.
As you enter information, it is automatically validated to ensure accuracy and confirm that all mandatory information has been included.	Ease of use. Form is accurate and processed immediately.
Electronic lodging changes company records in 1-2 hours instead of the 7 days taken for paper documents.	Saves time.
All notifiable changes can be made online, payments can also be made online through BPay.	Saves money. No postage required.
Less chance of documents being returned. Due to online validation there is minimal chance of a document being returned to the client for clarification or further information.	Saves time.
Once changes have lodged with ASIC you can then view the changes online.	Lodge and view changes online.
Officeholders registered for online access will receive their annual company statements electronically. Ad hoc statements showing current details can also be downloaded at any time.	Check current details any time .
Reminders are emailed to: alert participants that a company statement is ready for review confirm a critical change made to the ASIC database advise that a document has been lodged that triggers a subsequent requirement to lodge a Form 484 Change to company details.	Helps you meet your legal obligations.
If you know your user name and password you can access the system through any PC with internet access.	Access from the home or office.

Commonly asked questions

Can I keep paper copies of lodged documents?
You can print your electronic document for filing or you can save it as an electronic PDF file.

Can I correct an error on a form I have submitted?
You can lodge an electronic Form 492 Request for correction to correct previous information.

If I subscribe can I still lodge paper documents?
Yes, but you will need to provide your corporate key on these documents:

Form 362 Notification of appointment or cessation of a registered agent by a company
Form 484 Change to company details
Form 486 Notification to nominate, change or cease a contact address for a company

Where do I find my corporate key?
The corporate key can be found at the top right hand section of your most recent annual statement.

When registering for online access as an officeholder, my details don’t match those shown on ASIC records.
If it appears to be a typographical error such as the spelling of your name, or the wrong birth date; you can contact us on 1300 300 630 to have this corrected.

How to register

Have your ACN, corporate key and a self-selected user name and password ready.

Register for access to our online lodgement services or read about registering for online access for more information about how it works.
Read and accept the terms and conditions of the ASIC Electronic Lodgement Protocol.
Select to apply for registration as company officeholder.
Enter the required details including your ACN and corporate key.
Enter the user name and password you have chosen and create a security question and answer to verify your identity if you forget your password.
Log on using your newly created user name and password.
Read the declaration and select ‘Yes’ and submit if satisfied.
You are now registered for online access. Click ‘Next’ to enter Forms manager and check and change your company details online.

Log on any time at www.asic.gov.au/onlinelodgement

Contact us if you have a question about online access or need help.

ASIC Website: Printed 05/23/2013

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