All company directors must now have a director identification number (director ID) which is a unique identifier that you keep forever. The purpose of the director ID is to prevent the use of false or fraudulent director identities.
Your director ID will remain your own even if you:
- change companies
- stop being a director
- change your name
- move interstate or overseas.
Watch this 3-minute video from the ATO which provides a simple explanation of why you need a director ID and how to apply.
https://tv.ato.gov.au/ato-tv/media?v=bi9or7odjorhp6
How do you apply?
There are two ways you can apply for the Directors ID:
- Phone application
- Online application
Please see following the instructions to apply for your Director’s ID.
1. Phone application
You’ll need to have relevant documents available and on hand before you start the application process on the phone.
Download the full instructions here:
2. Online application
This is a two-step process:
- The first step is to download the myGovID app which is different to your myGov account and set up your profile.
- The second step is to apply for your Director’s ID which can only be done once your myGovID profile is live.
You’ll need relevant documents on hand for both steps to make this a seamless process.
Download the full instructions here:
Need help? Please call the Colledges team
Hopefully our instructions above have helped make it much easier to apply for your director ID and you have until the end of November to complete this. If you need some help, our team is here to guide you.
Please call us on 9851 6500 or email us at hello@colledges.com.au.
