Cancel/re-apply for an ABNVersion: 9.9.7
The
Australian Business Register (ABR) 
maintains the information available through ABN Lookup and is responsible for cancelling and issuing ABNs.
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To re-apply for (reactivate) your ABN:
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If your ABN has been cancelled, you will need to re-apply for an ABN. Please refer to
applying for an ABN
on the ABR website for more information.
- Only when you have been issued with an ABN, will it show as 'active' on ABN Lookup.
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If your ABN has been cancelled, you will need to re-apply for an ABN. Please refer to
applying for an ABN
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To cancel your ABN
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You must inform the Australian Business Register (ABR) if you have ceased trading or your business has been sold. Please refer to
cancel your ABN
on the ABR website for more information.
- Only when your ABN has been cancelled on the ABR will it show as 'cancelled' on ABN Lookup.
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You must inform the Australian Business Register (ABR) if you have ceased trading or your business has been sold. Please refer to
cancel your ABN
As ABN Lookup cannot cancel or issue an ABN, please
contact the ABR for further assistance.