Before you sign a contract with a supplier, agree to a partnership, or pay a deposit to a business you’ve never dealt with, there’s a simple question worth asking: Do I trust this company. An ASIC company extract gives you informed insight. It’s one of the most practical due diligence tools available to Australians, and you don’t need a lawyer or an accountant to access one.
What is an ASIC company extract?
An ASIC company extract is an official document issued from the Australian Securities and Investments Commission’s national database of registered companies. It contains the current registered details for any company registered in Australia. Think of it as the company’s official record: who runs it, where it’s registered, when it was incorporated, and whether it’s currently in good standing.
What does an ASIC company extract include?
A current ASIC company extract typically includes:
• The company’s full legal name and Australian Company Number (ACN)
• Current company status (registered, deregistered, under administration, etc.)
• Registered office address and principal place of business
• Names and addresses of current company directors and secretaries
• Date of appointment for each officeholder
• Shareholder information and share structure
• Any appointments of external administrators, liquidators, or auditors
• ABN (Australian Business Number) where applicable
A historical extract also includes prior officeholders, previous addresses, and any annual return history lodged before 2003.
Who should order an ASIC company extract?
An ASIC company extract is useful for anyone who needs to verify a business before committing to it. Common use cases include:
• Businesses vetting a new supplier or contractor before signing an agreement
• Individuals checking a company before paying a deposit or signing a lease
• Investors or buyers conducting due diligence on a potential acquisition
• Sole traders or freelancers confirming a client’s company is legitimately registered
• Anyone who wants to know who owns a business
What is the difference between a current and historical ASIC extract?
A current ASIC company extract shows the company’s details as they stand today. A historical extract shows the full record going back to incorporation, including past directors, former addresses, and older lodgements. If you’re conducting thorough due diligence, particularly on a business with a long operating history, a historical extract gives you the complete picture rather than just a snapshot.
How do I order an ASIC company extract?
Through InfoTrackGO, you can search for and order an ASIC company extract in minutes. You don’t need an account or any prior knowledge of ASIC’s systems. Search by company name or ACN, confirm the entity you’re looking for, and the report is returned promptly.
Not sure whether you need a current or historical extract? Our Ask AI Agent on the InfoTrackGO platform can help you figure out which search suits your situation.
Check any Australian company before you commit. Order an ASIC company extract now.
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