Australian Securities and Investments Commission

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The Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) is Australia’s corporate, markets, financial services and consumer credit regulator, responsible for enforcing and regulating company and financial services laws to protect consumers, investors and creditors.

Sydney, Australia
asic.gov.au

About Australian Securities and Investments Commission

The Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) is the national corporate, markets, financial services and consumer credit regulator in Australia. Operating under the Australian Securities and Investments Commission Act 2001, ASIC oversees the registration and regulation of companies and business names, licensing of financial services and credit providers, and enforcement of key financial and consumer protection laws. Common services paid for by individuals and businesses include company incorporation, business name registration and renewal, search and extract fees from ASIC registers, and various regulatory lodgement fees. ASIC’s public-facing services are primarily delivered online through the ASIC Connect portal at asic.gov.au.

A charge from “ASIC”, “ASIC GOV AU”, “ASIC SYDNEY”, or similar wording on your bank or card statement usually relates to a business name or company registration or renewal, a late fee, or an information search or extract you purchased online. Typical amounts (subject to change) include business name registration (e.g. 1 year and 3 year options), company registration fees, annual review late payment penalties, and small amounts for document or company searches. You might also see charges for updating details (where a fee applies), lodging certain forms, or reactivating a registration. ASIC generally does not run “subscription” products in the commercial sense, but many fees recur periodically (e.g. annual company review fees or multi‑year business name renewals) and may feel like a recurring charge.

To verify an ASIC charge, first log into your ASIC Connect account at asic.gov.au using the email address you used when registering or managing your company or business name, and check your transaction history and recent lodgements. Cross‑check dates and amounts with ASIC invoices or email receipts, which are usually sent to the registered email contact for your business or company. If you still cannot identify the payment, contact ASIC via the online enquiry form or by calling 1300 300 630 during business hours, with your ABN/ACN, business name, and full card details (but never your full card number by email). Common issues—such as duplicate payments, charges linked to a former business partner, or confusion between business name and company fees—are usually resolved by confirming who authorised the transaction and which registration or document it relates to.

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  1. ASIC SYDNEY AU
  2. ASIC POST MELBOURNE AUS
  3. ASIC SYDNEY AUS
  4. ASIC/POST Melbourne AU
  5. ASIC/POST Melbourne AUS
  6. ASICAUSTRALIAN SECURITIE Sydney AU

Frequently Asked Questions

Why did I get charged by ASIC when renewing my business name?

Charges from the Australian Securities and Investments Commission commonly relate to business name renewals processed through ASIC Connect. When you renew a business name, ASIC charges a fee depending on whether you choose a one‑year or three‑year term, and this will appear on your card or bank statement shortly after payment. The charge is linked to the business name holder that appears on your ASIC renewal notice or email reminder.

What are typical ASIC fees that might show on my statement?

Common ASIC charges include business name registration or renewal fees (with one‑year and three‑year options), company incorporation fees for new Pty Ltd companies, and annual review late payment penalties. Smaller amounts often relate to purchasing a company or business name search, an extract, or a copy of a lodged document from ASIC’s registers. Exact fees change from time to time, so you should consult the ‘Fees’ section on asic.gov.au for current amounts that match the figure on your statement.

Why do I see an ASIC charge if I don’t remember making a payment?

ASIC fees are often paid by an authorised person such as your accountant, bookkeeper, registered agent, or business partner using your card details or an office card. In other cases, you may have completed a renewal or lodged a form months in advance, and the timing of the charge might not match when you first received the reminder. Check with your accountant or anyone who manages your corporate affairs and log into ASIC Connect to see recent transactions linked to your company or business name.

Does ASIC use subscriptions or automatic recurring billing?

ASIC does not sell commercial ‘subscriptions’ like streaming services, but certain regulatory fees recur on a statutory schedule. For example, registered companies must pay an annual review fee each year, and business names must be renewed at the end of each one‑ or three‑year registration period. If you have set up reminders or arranged for an agent to process renewals automatically, these regular statutory charges can appear similar to a subscription on your bank statement.

How can I cancel or stop future ASIC charges for my business or company?

To stop future ASIC fees, you must cancel or deregister the relevant business name or company, or choose not to renew when the current registration expires. For business names, log into ASIC Connect, locate your business name, and follow the steps to cancel it; this stops future renewal fees but does not refund past payments. For companies, you must meet deregistration requirements (including paying outstanding fees) and lodge the appropriate form; speak to your accountant or a registered agent if you’re unsure, as deregistration has legal and tax implications.

How do I get a copy of my ASIC invoice or receipt for a charge?

Invoices and payment confirmations for ASIC transactions are generally available through your ASIC Connect account at asic.gov.au under your transaction or lodgement history. ASIC also emails a confirmation or tax invoice to the contact email address recorded for that business name or company at the time of payment. If you cannot locate the document, you can submit an online enquiry with the date, amount, and last four digits of the card used so ASIC can help identify and resend the receipt.

Can I get a refund from ASIC if a charge was made in error or duplicated?

Refunds from ASIC are limited and assessed under its fee‑refund and remission policies, which focus on clear errors—such as technical issues causing duplicate payments or fees charged when a statutory exemption applies. If you believe you’ve been charged incorrectly, contact ASIC via the online enquiry form, attaching any evidence (screen captures, bank statement snippet, duplicate receipts). ASIC will review the circumstances and advise whether a refund, credit, or no adjustment is available under the legislation and its published guidelines.

How do I contact ASIC if I still don’t recognise this charge?

If you cannot match the ASIC charge to any registration, renewal, or document search, gather details such as the exact amount, date, and how it appears on your statement (e.g. “ASIC GOV AU” or “ASIC SYDNEY”). Then visit asic.gov.au and use the ‘Contact us’ or online enquiry form, or call 1300 300 630 during business hours, providing only the necessary transaction details and your name or business identifiers (ABN/ACN). ASIC can check whether the payment aligns with a known transaction on its systems and guide you on next steps if potential misuse of your card is suspected.

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