Business Names Registration (Fees) Regulations 2011

Administered by Department of the Treasury

Legislation au F2011L02408 Regulations Not in force Legislative Instrument

Legislation content

i

Business Names Registration (Fees) Regulations 2011

Select Legislative Instrument No. 213, 2011

made under the

Business Names Registration (Fees) Act 2011

Compilation No. 3

Compilation date:    1 July 2019

Includes amendments up to: F2019L00390

Registered:    18 July 2019

 

About this compilation

This compilation

This is a compilation of the Business Names Registration (Fees) Regulations 2011 that shows the text of the law as amended and in force on 1 July 2019 (the compilation date).

The notes at the end of this compilation (the endnotes) include information about amending laws and the amendment history of provisions of the compiled law.

Uncommenced amendments

The effect of uncommenced amendments is not shown in the text of the compiled law. Any uncommenced amendments affecting the law are accessible on the Legislation Register (www.legislation.gov.au). The details of amendments made up to, but not commenced at, the compilation date are underlined in the endnotes. For more information on any uncommenced amendments, see the series page on the Legislation Register for the compiled law.

Application, saving and transitional provisions for provisions and amendments

If the operation of a provision or amendment of the compiled law is affected by an application, saving or transitional provision that is not included in this compilation, details are included in the endnotes.

Editorial changes

For more information about any editorial changes made in this compilation, see the endnotes.

Modifications

If the compiled law is modified by another law, the compiled law operates as modified but the modification does not amend the text of the law. Accordingly, this compilation does not show the text of the compiled law as modified. For more information on any modifications, see the series page on the Legislation Register for the compiled law.

Selfrepealing provisions

If a provision of the compiled law has been repealed in accordance with a provision of the law, details are included in the endnotes.

 

 

 

Contents

1 Name of Regulations

3 Definitions

4 Prescribed fees

Schedule 1—Fees

Endnotes

Endnote 1—About the endnotes

Endnote 2—Abbreviation key

Endnote 3—Legislation history

Endnote 4—Amendment history

 

 

 

1  Name of Regulations

  These Regulations are the Business Names Registration (Fees) Regulations 2011.

3  Definitions

  In these Regulations:

Act means the Business Names Registration (Fees) Act 2011.

Register means the Business Names Register established and maintained under section 22 of the Business Names Registration Act 2011.

Note: Expressions that are defined in the Business Names Registration Act 2011 have the same meanings in these Regulations (see subsection 3(2) of the Act). For example:

 business name

 entity

 government body.

4  Prescribed fees

 (1) For section 4 of the Act, a fee is prescribed for a chargeable matter mentioned in an item in Schedule 1.

 (2) For paragraph 5(1)(a) of the Act, the fee for a chargeable matter mentioned in an item in Schedule 1 is the amount mentioned in the item until 1 July 2013.

 (3) For paragraph 5(1)(b) of the Act, in a financial year starting on 1 July 2013 or on a subsequent 1 July, if the latest CPI number is greater than the earlier CPI number, the fee for a chargeable matter is the amount worked out using the formula:

  

where:

previous indexable amount is the amount of the fee for the chargeable matter that was applicable immediately before that 1 July.

 (4) In a financial year starting on 1 July 2013 or on a subsequent 1 July, if the latest CPI number is not greater than the earlier CPI number, the fee for a chargeable matter is the amount of the fee for the chargeable matter that was applicable immediately before that 1 July.

 (5) If, apart from this subregulation, the amount worked out under subregulation (3) would be an amount of dollars and cents, the amount is to be rounded to the nearest whole dollar and, if the amount to be rounded is 50 cents, rounded down.

 (6) For this regulation:

 (a) if the Australian Statistician publishes a CPI number for a March quarter in substitution for a CPI number previously published by the Australian Statistician for that quarter, the publication of the later CPI number must be disregarded; and

 (b) if the Australian Statistician changes the reference base for the Consumer Price Index, then, after the change is made, regard must be had only to the CPI numbers published using the new reference base.

 (7) In this regulation:

CPI number means the All Groups Consumer Price Index number (being the weighted average of the 8 Australian capital cities) published by the Australian Statistician.

earlier CPI number is the CPI number for the March quarter 2 financial years before the relevant financial year begins.

latest CPI number is the CPI number for the last March quarter before the relevant financial year begins.

Schedule 1—Fees

(regulation 4)

   

 

Item

Chargeable matter

Fee

1

A new application for registration of a business name to an entity for 1 year

$32

2

An application for registration of a business name to an entity for 1 year, other than an application mentioned in item 1

$32

3

A new application for registration of a business name to an entity for 3 years

$74

4

An application for registration of a business name to an entity for 3 years, other than an application mentioned in item 3

$74

5

An application by an entity, other than a government body or journalist, for an extract of the Register containing only current information relating to only 1 business name

$9

6

An application by an entity, other than a government body or journalist, for an extract of the Register containing only current information relating to only one entity

$18

7

An application by an entity, other than a government body or journalist, for an extract of the Register containing current and noncurrent information relating to only 1 business name

$17

8

An application by an entity, other than a government body or journalist, for an extract of the Register containing current and noncurrent information relating to only one entity

$34

9

An application by a government body or journalist for an extract of the Register relating to the business names currently or previously registered to an entity

no fee

10

If the inspection of a register or the issue or display of a document occurs at a Business Centre of ASIC, in addition to the fee payable under item 5, 6, 7 or 8

$3

 

Endnotes

Endnote 1—About the endnotes

The endnotes provide information about this compilation and the compiled law.

The following endnotes are included in every compilation:

Endnote 1—About the endnotes

Endnote 2—Abbreviation key

Endnote 3—Legislation history

Endnote 4—Amendment history

Abbreviation key—Endnote 2

The abbreviation key sets out abbreviations that may be used in the endnotes.

Legislation history and amendment history—Endnotes 3 and 4

Amending laws are annotated in the legislation history and amendment history.

The legislation history in endnote 3 provides information about each law that has amended (or will amend) the compiled law. The information includes commencement details for amending laws and details of any application, saving or transitional provisions that are not included in this compilation.

The amendment history in endnote 4 provides information about amendments at the provision (generally section or equivalent) level. It also includes information about any provision of the compiled law that has been repealed in accordance with a provision of the law.

Editorial changes

The Legislation Act 2003 authorises First Parliamentary Counsel to make editorial and presentational changes to a compiled law in preparing a compilation of the law for registration. The changes must not change the effect of the law. Editorial changes take effect from the compilation registration date.

If the compilation includes editorial changes, the endnotes include a brief outline of the changes in general terms. Full details of any changes can be obtained from the Office of Parliamentary Counsel.

Misdescribed amendments

A misdescribed amendment is an amendment that does not accurately describe the amendment to be made. If, despite the misdescription, the amendment can be given effect as intended, the amendment is incorporated into the compiled law and the abbreviation “(md)” added to the details of the amendment included in the amendment history.

If a misdescribed amendment cannot be given effect as intended, the abbreviation “(md not incorp)” is added to the details of the amendment included in the amendment history.

 

Endnote 2—Abbreviation key

 

ad = added or inserted

o = order(s)

am = amended

Ord = Ordinance

amdt = amendment

orig = original

c = clause(s)

par = paragraph(s)/subparagraph(s)

C[x] = Compilation No. x

    /subsubparagraph(s)

Ch = Chapter(s)

pres = present

def = definition(s)

prev = previous

Dict = Dictionary

(prev…) = previously

disallowed = disallowed by Parliament

Pt = Part(s)

Div = Division(s)

r = regulation(s)/rule(s)

ed = editorial change

reloc = relocated

exp = expires/expired or ceases/ceased to have

renum = renumbered

    effect

rep = repealed

F = Federal Register of Legislation

rs = repealed and substituted

gaz = gazette

s = section(s)/subsection(s)

LA = Legislation Act 2003

Sch = Schedule(s)

LIA = Legislative Instruments Act 2003

Sdiv = Subdivision(s)

(md) = misdescribed amendment can be given

SLI = Select Legislative Instrument

    effect

SR = Statutory Rules

(md not incorp) = misdescribed amendment

SubCh = SubChapter(s)

    cannot be given effect

SubPt = Subpart(s)

mod = modified/modification

underlining = whole or part not

No. = Number(s)

    commenced or to be commenced

 

Endnote 3—Legislation history

 

Number and year

Registration

Commencement

Application, saving and transitional provisions

213, 2011

23 Nov 2011 (F2011L02408)

20 Apr 2012 (r 2)

 

89, 2012

25 May 2012 (F2012L01079)

28 May 2012

152, 2013

28 June 2013 (F2013L01264)

Sch 1 (items 5–8): 1 July 2013

 

Name

Registration

Commencement

Application, saving and transitional provisions

Treasury Laws Amendment (ASIC Cost Recovery and Fees) Regulations 2019

25 Mar 2019 (F2019L00390)

Sch 2 (item 6): 1 July 2019 (s 2(1) item 4)

 

Endnote 4—Amendment history

 

Provision affected

How affected

r 2.....................

rep LA s 48D

r 3.....................

am No 89, 2012

Schedule 1

 

Schedule 1................

am No 89, 2012; No 152, 2013; F2019L00390

 

 

Overview

The Business Names Registration (Fees) Regulations 2011 were enacted to provide for the fees applicable for the registration of business names under the Business Names Registration Act 2011. This legislation was introduced to address the need for a clear and consistent framework for the fees associated with registering business names, ensuring that the system is both fair and financially sustainable. The regulations were made under the authority of the Business Names Registration (Fees) Act 2011, enacted by the Parliament of Australia, with the policy objective of establishing a transparent fee structure that reflects the costs associated with administering the business names registration system. The fees outlined in these regulations are intended to cover the administrative costs incurred by the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) in maintaining the Business Names Register and processing applications related to business names registration.

Scope and Application

The Business Names Registration (Fees) Regulations 2011 applies to entities that require the registration of a business name in Australia. This encompasses a broad range of entities, including businesses, corporations, partnerships, and individuals operating under a business name. The regulations are designed to facilitate the payment of fees associated with the registration and maintenance of business names, ensuring compliance with the Business Names Registration Act 2011. The fees prescribed under these regulations cover various services, including the registration of a business name for one or three years, and applications for extracts from the Business Names Register. The regulations operate on a Commonwealth level, ensuring uniform application across Australia. There are no explicit exclusions or exemptions detailed in the regulations, but the fees are differentiated based on the type of entity applying, with lower fees for government bodies and journalists. The application of these fees can be further modified through subordinate instruments, allowing for adjustments in response to changes in the Consumer Price Index.

Key Provisions

The Business Names Registration (Fees) Regulations 2011, made under the Business Names Registration (Fees) Act 2011, set out the fees for various chargeable matters related to business names registration. Section 4(1) prescribes fees for chargeable matters listed in Schedule 1, while Section 4(2) specifies that the fees listed in Schedule 1 apply for the financial year starting on 1 July 2013 or a subsequent 1 July. Section 4(3) further explains that if the latest Consumer Price Index (CPI) number is greater than the earlier CPI number, the fee for a chargeable matter is calculated using a specific formula. Conversely, if the latest CPI number is not greater than the earlier CPI number, the fee remains the same as it was in the previous financial year. Section 4(5) mandates that any calculated fee amount should be rounded to the nearest whole dollar, with any amount of 50 cents or more being rounded down. The CPI numbers used in these calculations are those published by the Australian Statistician, with certain exceptions noted in Section 4(6). The obligations imposed by these Regulations include the requirement for entities to pay the prescribed fees for chargeable matters as outlined in Schedule 1. For instance, an entity must pay $322 for a new application for the registration of a business name for one year. Additionally, entities must ensure that they comply with the fee calculation method specified in Section 4(3) if the CPI numbers warrant an adjustment in the fee amount. Failure to adhere to these fee structures and calculation methods can result in non-compliance with the regulatory requirements set forth in the Business Names Registration (Fees) Act 2011. Breach of the obligations set out in these Regulations may lead to various consequences. While the specific penalties for non-compliance are not detailed within these Regulations, breaches of the Business Names Registration (Fees) Act 2011 can generally result in civil or criminal penalties as prescribed by other relevant legislation. Typically, such breaches might incur fines or other sanctions, depending on the severity and nature of the non-compliance. It is essential for entities to ensure they comply with the fee requirements to avoid any potential legal repercussions.

Legal classification tags

Area of Law
Commercial Law
Instrument
Legislative Instrument
Concepts
Definitions & Interpretation
Prescribed fees
Enforcement Powers

Interactions

Authorises

All Versions

Sourced from the Federal Register of Legislation at 26 August 2026. For the latest information on Australian Government law please go to https://www.legislation.gov.au.