The Australian Securities and Investments Commission has outlined new requirements for companies to provide director identification numbers to the regulator from July 1, 2027. Companies will submit director IDs through existing reporting processes, including annual reviews and notifications of changes to director details. Companies and directors should ensure their information is accurate and consistent across the ASIC companies register and Australian Business Registry Services records. The requirements form part of broader business register reforms that include stronger user authentication to reduce fraud and identity misuse and improve company information. Further guidance will be issued before the requirements take effect.
2026-08-24Australian Securities & Investments Commission
Australian Securities and Investments Commission outlines director ID reporting requirements from 1 July 2027
Companies must provide director identification numbers to the Australian Securities and Investments Commission through existing reporting processes from July 1, 2027. Companies and directors should check that their details are accurate and consistent across ASIC and Australian Business Registry Services records.