[plug] [OT] Looking for broadband

[Timothy White]

Ben Jensz wrote:
> Chris Caston wrote:
> 
>> On Thu, 2004-11-11 at 23:21, Ben Jensz wrote:
>>  
>>
>>> 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.
>>>
>> 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.
>>
>> 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.
>>
> 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.
Thanks guys for correcting me. I was thinking of Business/Trading names.
Thanks
Tim
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