An ASIC company extract is an official summary of a company's details from ASIC's register. A current extract ($10 online) shows current details including officeholders and, for proprietary companies, members. A current and historical extract ($21 online) also shows past addresses, officeholders and members. Officeholder home addresses are no longer shown.
Banks, auditors, overseas parent companies and counterparties often ask for an "ASIC extract" to confirm that an Australian company exists and who runs it. Here is what the different extracts contain and how to get one.
Free search vs paid extracts
| Product | What it shows | Fee (online) |
|---|---|---|
| Free ASIC search | Name, type, ABN/ACN/ARBN, registration date, next review date, registered office suburb, state and postcode, and the list of documents lodged | Free |
| Current company extract | Current details, including officeholders and, for proprietary companies, members | $10 ($13 by mail) |
| Current and historical company extract | Everything publicly recorded, including former addresses, officeholders and members | $21 ($24 by mail) |
| Current or historical foreign company extract | The same for a registered foreign company (branch) | $10 / $21 |
| Copy of a lodged document | The document itself | $21 under 10 pages, $52 for 10 or more |
Fees are ASIC's 2026-27 search fees. Officeholders' residential addresses no longer appear on extracts.
How to get an extract
- Search the company by name, ACN or ABN on ASIC's registers to confirm it is the right entity.
- Buy the extract through ASIC Connect or an ASIC information broker. ASIC's new search site currently offers free searches, with paid extracts to follow.
- Download the PDF. It is generated from the register at the time you buy it, so order a fresh one when a bank or counterparty wants a current document.
Is an extract a certificate of good standing?
ASIC does not issue certificates of good standing or "compliance certificates". A current company extract, showing the company's registered status and current details, is the document normally used to show that an Australian company is in good standing. For a copy of the certificate of registration, ASIC charges $24.
Why foreign-owned companies need extracts
- Opening a bank account: Australian banks verify the company and its directors against ASIC records. See opening a business bank account.
- Group records and audits: overseas parents and auditors often want an extract each year.
- Checking your own details: errors in officeholders or the registered office lead to missed ASIC notices and late fees. Our ASIC compliance service keeps them up to date.
Frequently asked questions
How much is an ASIC company extract?
From 1 July 2026, a current company extract costs $10 online ($13 by mail) and a current and historical extract costs $21 online ($24 by mail).
What is the difference between a current and a historical extract?
A current extract shows the company's current details, including officeholders and members for proprietary companies. A current and historical extract also shows former addresses, officeholders and members.
Does ASIC issue a certificate of good standing?
No. A current company extract showing the company's registered status is normally used instead.
Do ASIC extracts show directors' home addresses?
No. Officeholders' residential addresses no longer appear on ASIC extracts.
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