{"id":7098,"date":"2021-11-03T14:58:57","date_gmt":"2021-11-03T03:58:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ph.trdemo.com.au\/rogersonkenny\/?p=7098"},"modified":"2024-12-12T19:56:55","modified_gmt":"2024-12-12T08:56:55","slug":"director-id-numbers-heres-everything-you-need-to-know","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ph.trdemo.com.au\/rogersonkenny\/director-id-numbers-heres-everything-you-need-to-know\/","title":{"rendered":"Director ID Numbers: Here\u2019s everything you need to know!"},"content":{"rendered":"[vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” row_border_radius=”none” row_border_radius_applies=”bg” overflow=”visible” overlay_strength=”0.3″ gradient_direction=”left_to_right” shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” column_position=”default” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1\/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][vc_column_text text_direction=”default”]Australian company\u00a0directors are now required to register for a unique identification number that they will keep for life, much like a tax file number.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

The Director Identification Number (DIN) will need to be applied for and have each director’s identity verified under this new statutory requirement.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

The DIN regime has been created\u00a0to promote good corporate conduct, detect,\u00a0deter\u00a0and penalise director’s involvement in illegal activities, and\u00a0generally improve the integrity of corporate data recorded.\u00a0Furthermore, the registration process and verification will help prevent the use of false\u00a0or fraudulent director identities.\u00a0<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” row_border_radius=”none” row_border_radius_applies=”bg” overflow=”visible” overlay_strength=”0.3″ gradient_direction=”left_to_right” shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” column_position=”default” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1\/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][divider line_type=”Full Width Line” line_thickness=”5″ divider_color=”extra-color-3″ custom_height=”10px”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” row_border_radius=”none” row_border_radius_applies=”bg” overflow=”visible” overlay_strength=”0.3″ gradient_direction=”left_to_right” shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” column_position=”default” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1\/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][vc_column_text text_direction=”default”]\n

Who needs to apply and\u00a0when?\u00a0<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n

If you want to become a director or are already one, you’ll need a director ID.\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n

You need a director ID if you\u00a0are\u00a0(or planning to become)\u00a0director\u00a0of\u00a0a:<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

\u00a0– Company<\/span>
\n<\/span>\u00a0– Corporate trustee<\/span>
\n<\/span>\u00a0– Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander corporation<\/span>
\n<\/span>\u00a0– Charity or not-for-profit organisation that is a company or Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander corporation<\/span>
\n<\/span>\u00a0– Australian body registered with ASIC; and<\/span>
\n<\/span>\u00a0– Foreign company registered with ASIC and carrying on business in Australia<\/span>
\n<\/span><\/p>\n

The following entities are NOT required to have a Director ID:<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

\u00a0– Sole traders or partnerships<\/span>
\n<\/span>\u00a0– Non-director company secretaries<\/span>
\n<\/span>\u00a0– External administrator<\/span>
\n<\/span>\u00a0– Directors of registered charities not registered with ASIC<\/span>
\n<\/span>\u00a0– Referred to as a ‘director’ in your job title but have not been appointed as a director under the Corporations Act or the CATSI Act<\/span>
\n<\/span>\u00a0– Officers of an unincorporated association, cooperative, or incorporated association established under state or territory legislation (unless the organisation is also a registered Australian body)<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

You must apply for your director ID to verify your identity. No one can apply on your behalf.\u00a0Even your trusted accountant\u00a0can not\u00a0complete this one on your behalf.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][divider line_type=”Full Width Line” line_thickness=”5″ divider_color=”extra-color-3″ custom_height=”10px”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” row_border_radius=”none” row_border_radius_applies=”bg” overflow=”visible” overlay_strength=”0.3″ gradient_direction=”left_to_right” shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” column_position=”default” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1\/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][vc_column_text text_direction=”default”]\n

How to apply for your Director ID\u00a0<\/span><\/b>
\n<\/span><\/h3>\n

 <\/p>\n

\u00a0Step one:<\/strong>\u00a0<\/span><\/b>Setup\u00a0myGovID\u00a0(this is different from\u00a0mygov)<\/span>
\n<\/span>For directions on how to do this,\u00a0go to:\u00a0<\/span>https:\/\/www.mygovid.gov.au\/set-up\u202f<\/span><\/a>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

\u00a0<\/span><\/b>Step two:\u00a0<\/strong>Gather your documents\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

You will need to have some information the ATO knows about you when you apply for your director ID:<\/span>
\n<\/span>\u00a0– Your tax file number (TFN)<\/span>
\n<\/span>\u00a0– Your residential address as held by the ATO<\/span>
\n<\/span>\u00a0– Information from two documents <\/span>to verify your identity.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Examples of the documents you can use to verify your identity include:<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

\u00a0– Bank account details<\/span>
\n<\/span>\u00a0– An ATO notice of assessment<\/span>
\n<\/span>\u00a0– Super account details<\/span>
\n<\/span>\u00a0– A dividend statement
\n<\/span>\u00a0– A Centrelink paymen summary<\/span>
\n<\/span>\u00a0– PAYG payment summary.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Step three:<\/strong> Complete your application\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

\u00a0<\/span>Once you have a myGovID and information to verify your identity, you can log in and apply for your director ID. The application process should take less than 5\u202fminutes.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

\u00a0<\/span>If you need any assistance,\u00a0don’t hesitate to get in touch with\u00a0your Rogerson Kenny accountant.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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