[plug] [OT] Looking for broadband

[Ben Jensz]

Chris Caston wrote:

>On Thu, 2004-11-11 at 23:21, Ben Jensz wrote:
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>>www.abr.gov.au - doesn't say anything that I can easily see about it 
>>costing money.  I registered mine after the start of the current 
>>financial year, didn't cost a cent.  Registering a business name is 
>>different of course.. and you don't need a business name to register an 
>>ABN.  You can register as a sole trader.
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>Last I checked it was $103 to register a business name through the
>depart of consumer and employment protection and sometimes you need to
>get an "extract" for another $10 to open a business banking account.
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>I think its about $700-800 to get yourself a Pty Ltd which is recognised
>nationally but leave this out until you get really serious.
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Yes, ABN = Australian Business Number.. not a business name.  You don't 
need a business name to register an ABN at all.  So anyone can do it and 
in the context of where this conversation began.. - consequently sign up 
with TPG on their "ABN only" plans.


/ Ben