Below is some information that may be useful for new business owners. Please also review the Other Important Information listed in the Before You Start guide.
Free Business Profile
Upon successful registration, the new business entity will receive a free Business Profile - an electronic report containing the entity's registration details. The person who filed the registration will receive a notification in their Bizfile inbox with directions to download this profile.
The Business Profile must be downloaded within 30 days of registration, as the free copy will expire after this period.Licences and Approvals
Depending on the type of business activity you are undertaking, you may require licences or approvals from other government agencies. For more information, visit the GoBusiness Licensing portal.
If you do not require further licences or approvals, you can commence business immediately after you have registered with ACRA.
Unique Entity Number (UEN)
After registration, every new business will be issued a system-generated Unique Entity Number (UEN). The UEN is a standardised identification number that all business entities must use when transacting with government agencies.
Special UEN (SUN)
ACRA also offers a Special UEN (SUN) service, which allows you to reserve a preferred UEN from an approved list by paying a fee.
Find out more on how you can apply for a Special UEN for your business.
Other useful services for your registered business entity
Find out more about to the list of value-added services available in Bizfile for owners of newly registered entities with ACRA.
