Can a foreign company get an ABN?

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  1. AusBusinessRegister.com.au

    “Yes, foreign companies can obtain an ABN if they are carrying on an enterprise in Australia. You must demonstrate genuine Australian business activities, not merely passive investment or speculative future plans. The entity must be making supplies of goods or services in connection with its Australian enterprise.”

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