How does a Toastmasters Club obtain an ABN?
A Club register for an ABN on the Internet. In completing the Australian Business Register online form, select the following answers; For taxation purposes – Company, Partnership or Other Organisation Type of organisation – Other unincorporated entity Resident of Australia for tax purposes – Yes Exempt for income tax purposes – Yes Non-profit organisation – Yes Registration for other options such as Deductible gift recipient – No to all You will be asked to supply the name, date of birth, Tax File Number and contact details of at least one officer, known as the Other Incorporated Entity’s Associated Individual, normally the person lodging the application. Don’t nominate further associated individuals such as other club officers unless you have all their personal details as well. However, lodging the details of 2 or more officers will assist if the club’s details need to be changed as members move on. You must also nominate a place of business that is not a Post Office box, again normal
