To establish the identity of an entity for withholder payer number WPN only registration we require the following evidence:. If you still can't find your TFN after checking these options, phone us. If you think your TFN is lost or stolen you should also contact us as soon as possible. Show download pdf controls. Show print controls. Proof of identity — for individuals and businesses resident outside Australia If you're a resident outside Australia, you need to submit certified and translated proof of identification documents POI with your application for a tax file number TFN.
The supporting documents we require from you will depend on whether you are: an individual a foreign company a partnership a trust other organisation a GST or withholder payer only. One of these documents must be a primary document from the list below. Primary documents Primary documents include: Foreign birth certificate Foreign passport Australian birth certificate Australian passport.
Secondary documents Secondary documents include: National photo identification card Foreign government identification Foreign marriage certificate — if this document is provided to verify your change of name, it will not be classified as a second document Foreign driver's licence — the address on the licence must match the home address you provide on your application.
See also: Acceptable proof of identity documents Copies of documents — applicants outside Australia POI for a non-individual entity There are separate POI requirements if you are a foreign company, partnership, trust or other organisation, or if you require a TFN for GST-only or withholder payer-only.
We require the following. Companies listed on a stock exchange: details of the stock exchange listing individual non-resident POI for at least one foreign director individual resident POI for the resident public officer if already appointed. Companies not listed on a stock exchange: individual non-resident POI for all foreign directors up to three individual resident POI for the resident public officer if already appointed.
If the organisation does not have an ARBN, you must provide the following: non-resident individual POI for all office bearers resident individual POI for the resident public officer if relevant and already appointed. See also: For information on how to correctly certify and translate POI documents refer to Copies of documents — applicants outside Australia.
Withholder payer number only registrations To establish the identity of an entity for withholder payer number WPN only registration we require the following evidence: documents that show that the entity is registered with an equivalent corporate, market and or financial regulator in its country of origin a letter from a revenue authority of a comparable taxing regime stating that the entity exists in their records and it carries on an enterprise.
How to find your TFN If you have lost your TFN, can't find it or aren't sure if you have one, you can: find it online, if you have a myGov account linked to the ATO look for it on any correspondence letters from us contact your tax agent. If you're a resident outside Australia, you need to submit certified and translated proof of identification documents with your application for a tax file number.
It is an important part of your tax and superannuation records as well as your identity. It is also an important part of locating and keeping track of your super savings.
In the wrong hands, your TFN could be used to commit fraud, so keep it safe. Make sure you protect your identity by keeping all your personal details, including your TFN, secure. We only issue one TFN to you during your lifetime, even if you change jobs, change your name, or move. To find out more about how to protect your TFN and avoid identity crime, refer to Protect your information. If you've lost your TFN or aren't sure you have one, check all your correspondence from us, or contact your registered tax agent.
Show download pdf controls. Show print controls. TFN application or enquiry for individuals — instructions These instructions will help individual Australian residents complete the Tax file number — application or enquiry for individuals NAT paper form. Australian residents are people who: were born in Australia have taken out Australian citizenship are an Australian resident for tax purposes.
Applying for a tax file number TFN is free. External Link Your completed form must be lodged with certified copies of your identity documents attached. A full list of acceptable identity documents is on the form. See also Copies of identity documents for applicants in Australia How to complete your TFN application form Section A: Applicant information The answers to the questions in this section will help us establish whether you are already on our records or not.
Definition of spouse A spouse includes another person of any sex : you are legally married to you are in a relationship with and is registered under a prescribed state or territory law although not legally married to you, lives with you on a genuine domestic basis in a relationship as a couple.
We may use these details to send notices and correspondence about your taxation affairs. Section C: Residency details To understand your tax situation, you must first work out whether you are an Australian resident for tax purposes. Generally, we consider you to be an Australian resident for tax purposes if you: have always lived in Australia or you have come to Australia and now live here permanently are an overseas student doing a course that takes more than six months to complete have been in Australia continuously for six months or more, and for most of that time you worked in the one job and lived in the same place will be or have been in Australia for more than half of the financial year unless your usual home is overseas and you do not intend to live in Australia.
Section D: Contact details Provide all details where you can at question Section E: Supporting documents When you lodge your application, you must provide current documents that prove your identity for registration purposes proof of identity. You need to provide certified copies of your proof of identity documents. Find out about: Proof of identity requirements Acceptable proof of identity requirements Section F: Declaration You may need someone else to help you with your application if you are: under 18 years old a protected persons a prisoners and detainees For information on who should sign this form if you have a disability, see under 18 years old.
Under 18 years old You can apply for a TFN at any age. However, if you are: 12 years old or under — your parent or guardian must sign on your behalf 13 to 15 years old — you or your parent or guardian can sign 16 years or older — you must sign your application yourself.
If you're unable to sign your own application because of a disability and you are: 15 years old or under — your parent or guardian can sign on your behalf 16 or 17 years old — your parent or guardian can sign, but they must provide a signed statement from a doctor explaining the reasons you are unable to sign 18 years or older — a court-appointed guardian can sign, but they must provide legal proof of guardianship, such as a power of attorney or a court order.
When a parent or guardian signs on your behalf If your parent or guardian signs your application, they must provide all of the following also outlined at question 18 on the form : their full name and their own full proof of identity documents or their full name and TFN at the declaration your full proof of identity documents a document showing your relationship for example, full birth certificate, guardianship papers or Medicare card if you are 16 or 17 years old — a signed statement from a doctor explaining the reasons you are unable to sign.
Protected persons applicants who are unable to sign their TFN application If you are 16 years or older and someone is appointed to help you with financial and legal matters, ask them to phone us on 13 28 61 between 8. Appointees can include: guardians legally able to act on behalf of someone under a power of attorney or a court order carers those who provide care and support to family members and friends who have a disability, mental illness, chronic condition, terminal illness or who are frail or aged or both parents.
If you are signing on behalf of an applicant who is: 16 or 17 years old and unable to sign their own application, you will need to provide the information outlined at question 18 on the form, and a signed statement from a doctor explaining the reasons they are unable to sign 18 years or older and unable to sign their own application, you will need to provide the information outlined at question 18 on the form, but your linking document must be one of the following power of attorney letter of authority court order authorised guardianship papers.
Proof of identity requirements If you don't provide all the proof of identity documents we ask for, your application will be returned to you and we can't issue you with a TFN. Certified copies of documents that you mail to us may not be returned to you. Documents that have been corrected or changed and initialled are not acceptable. There are additional requirements for: Documents in your previous name Documents in languages other than English Documents in your previous name If your documents are in your previous name, you must provide another document that shows how you changed your name — for example, marriage certificate, deed poll or change of name certificate.
Documents in languages other than English If your original document is not written in English, you must provide a written translation that an authorised translation service has certified as a true and correct copy. Acceptable proof of identity documents If you are: 16 years old or over — you need to provide three documents, one of which must be a primary document under 16 years old — you need to provide two documents, one of which must be a primary document.
Primary documents Australian full birth certificate — a birth certificate extract is not acceptable Australian passport Australian citizenship certificate, or Extract from Register of Citizenship by Descent foreign passport. Secondary documents These can include: a Medicare card an account statement from an Australian bank, credit union or building society less than one year old, with your name and your current address matching the details you provide on your application — transaction lists printed off the internet and credit card statements are not acceptable a current Australian firearm licence with your signature or photo matching the details you provide on your application a current student identification card only one — either tertiary or secondary with your photo, issued from an Australian government accredited education authority one of the following cards with your photo and signature any address on the card must match the details provided on the application Australian driver's licence Australian learner's permit state or territory government issued proof of age card state or territory government issued photo card.
If you are under 16 years old, secondary documents can include one of the following, which must be less than one year old and issued by an Australian government accredited education authority: secondary school examination certificate record of achievement examination report.
Linking documents Linking documents must be provided if: there has been a change of name the gender on your supporting documents does not match the gender selected on the form a parent or guardian or legally appointed custodian is signing on behalf of the applicant. Note 1: If: the gender on your supporting documents does not match the gender selected on the form, the applicant can provide a statement from a registered medical practitioner or a registered psychologist which specifies their gender the applicant is 16 or 17 years old and unable to sign their application, the parent or guardian signing the application on their behalf needs to provide a signed statement from a doctor explaining the circumstances.
Lodging your application Make a copy of this application for your own records before you lodge it. Tax file number declaration NAT New to tax and super — what you need to know when starting on your tax and super journey, including why we have a tax system, how to lodge a tax return and about superannuation. Protect your information — how to protect your TFN and avoid identity crime. Online services — managing your tax and super in one place using our online services via a myGov account linked to the ATO.
When you will receive your TFN You should receive your TFN within 28 days after we receive your completed application and required documents. If you've lost your TFN If you've lost your TFN or aren't sure you have one, check all your correspondence from us, or contact your registered tax agent. Instructions to help Australian residents for tax purposes, apply for a TFN using a paper form.
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