What is it Australian Taxation Office?
The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) is the Australian government agency that collects taxes and enforces taxation legislation (except customs and external revenues, which are handled by the Australian Customs Service). The ATO also has some responsibility for Australia’s longer term financial planning, shared with the Department of Treasury and the Reserve Bank of Australia. Applying for TFN • To make the application you will need your passport including the new visa condition – working limitation. • Complete the online application on the department’s website. www.ato.gov.au > Individuals > Apply for a tax file number > On line individual TFN registration > Apply for a Tax File Number > follow the instructions • Follow the prompts to complete the application. Note: There is no fee for this application • We highly recommend you to print the application or at least note the application number. • You will receive your TFN within 2 – 4 weeks. If you will not receive any letter withing 28
