

SOMEONE CLAIMED MY BUSINESS YELP REGISTRATION
To check if a business has a valid licence, registration or permit, contact the relevant registration or licensing authority.Ĭheck for a list of business licences and permits that apply. You can usually find an ABN or ACN on the business’s website, in its terms and conditions, on a business card or on an invoice. Individuals doing business using their personal name don’t have to have a registered business name, but will usually have an Australian Business Number (ABN). In Australia, business names must be registered with the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) and many will have an Australian Company Number (ACN). While having the right registrations and licences doesn’t guarantee that a business is trustworthy or real, it’s a good start. It’s always safer to check a business using the information you have and online tools. If you have doubts, there are some tools that can help you check. Scammers can also fake things like registration numbers and other identification. And some may pretend to have authorisations, accreditation or licences that they don’t have.

Don’t assume that all businesses or traders you may come in contact with are examined and approved by governments.īusiness cards, registration numbers and other forms of identification don’t necessarily prove that a business is legitimate, and even businesses that are legitimate may act dishonestly anyway. Not all businesses or traders are real or trustworthy.
