Section 1344 — Corporations Act 2001 (Cth)

Use of ABN

Despite any provision in this Act or any other Act, in any case where:

(a) the ACN of a company; or

(b) the ARBN of a registered body; or

(c) the ARSN of a registered scheme;

is required or permitted to be used under a law of the Commonwealth administered by ASIC, the ABN of the company, body or scheme may be used instead if the last 9 digits of the ABN are the same, and in the same order, as the last 9 digits of the ACN, ARBN or ARSN.

Sourced from the Federal Register of Legislation at 17 May 2026. For the latest information on Australian Government law please go to https://www.legislation.gov.au. Verify the current text against the official source before relying on it.

Related sections

s 1342 — Commonwealth or ASIC not liable for loss or damage
s 1343 — Disposal of securities if whereabouts of holder unknown
s 1343A — Disposal of interests in registered scheme if whereabouts of member unknown
s 1345 — Exceptional circumstances—giving documents
s 1345A — Minister may delegate prescribed functions and powers under this Act
s 1346 — Non‑application of rule against perpetuities to certain schemes

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