Adding Your ABN
Your Australian Business Number (ABN) helps verify your business and is required for trade partnerships and invoicing. Here's how to add it to your profile.
How to add your ABN
Go to My Business from the main menu
Click Edit Profile or the pencil icon
Find the ABN field in the business details section
Enter your 11-digit ABN (e.g., 12 345 678 901)
Click Save
ABN format
Your ABN should be:
11 digits — no letters or special characters
Spaces optional — enter with or without spaces
Valid and active — registered with the ATO
Why your ABN matters
Adding your ABN enables:
Trade partnerships — agents need your ABN for contracts
Invoicing — professional invoices include your ABN
Verification — proves your business is legitimate
GST compliance — required if you're GST registered
Finding your ABN
If you're not sure of your ABN:
Visit the ABN Lookup website
Search by your business name
Find your registered ABN
Verifying your ABN
After you save your ABN, Launchpad automatically:
Checks it's a valid format
Verifies it exists in the ABR
Links it to your business profile
Troubleshooting
"Invalid ABN" error
Check you've entered exactly 11 digits
Remove any letters or special characters
Verify the number on ABN Lookup
ABN doesn't match business name
Ensure you're using the ABN registered to your trading name
Contact the ATO if your records need updating
Your ABN is your business identity — keep it accurate and up to date.