Start your business the easy way with NAB Startup

As an entrepreneur, when you have some startup business ideas and want to get started - you don't want to be thwarted by paperwork! That's where NAB Startup comes in: we make getting your business registered a smoother, easier process.

Exciting. Challenging. Daunting. There are many words to describe how it feels to start a business. Simple isn't one.

That's why NAB have partnered up with EasyCompanies to help simplify the start-up process. EasyCompanies offer services that get your business started – from registering an ABN or ACN, to registering a domain name, to setting up a website and invoicing capabilities. If you're a start-up, we've got it covered.

By helping you get on your feet faster, you can get on with what's important - doing business.

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Enter your company information with EasyCompanies to check your company name is available. Then they'll get your business registered (with the relevant bodies like ASIC) and ABN/ACN sorted. From there, choose additional start-up services you need, like domain name and email.

Receive your documents via email

You’ll then be emailed all the official documents for your new business, including confirmation for all the services you selected as soon as they’re approved (such as ABN, ACN, ASIC certificate, company register, domain details and tax receipt).

You've started-up your business!

Once received, you're ready to set-up a Business bank account with NAB and get started with trading, issuing invoices, receiving revenue and building your business!

To help get you started as quickly and efficiently as possible, NAB have chosen to work with EasyCompanies. As the name implies, EasyCompanies is all about making life easy for budding Australian businesses. This is what makes them such a perfect fit for us. One hundred per cent Australian owned and operated, EasyCompanies has the experience and expertise needed to help simplify all types of business applications.

Together, we can help you sort out:

ABN or ACN registration
Domains for your company’s website
Email accounts for those domains
A business invoicing platform
A website builder
Company branded binders

Fees for EasyCompanies’ services vary, but ABN registration is possible from as low as $49. For that you will be supported throughout the process - receive updates on your progress in real time, and in most cases you can receive and start using your ABN within hours.

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Who are EasyCompanies?

EasyCompanies is an Australian business registration service provider that shares our focus on making life easy for budding Australian businesses. One hundred per cent Australian owned and operated, EasyCompanies is used by thousands of new companies every year across Australia.

Is EasyCompanies a part of NAB?

EasyCompanies is a separate legal entity and is not financially backed by NAB. Given their expertise and reputation, we’ve partnered with them to offer NAB Startup.

Who can I talk to if I have an issue with my registration?

One of the key reasons we partnered with EasyCompanies is their focus on customer support. They’re able to help you at every step of the process - support details are available on their website.

Who will I be paying for my business registration?

All your transactions and payments will be directly with EasyCompanies.

How much will I pay for using EasyCompanies?

The rundown of charges are (incl. GST):

ABN registration from $49.00
ACN (Company) Registration $544.00
Business Name Registration - 1 Year $59.00, 3 Years $114.00
Domain Name Registration from $29.00

Why should I pay for ABN registration when I can get it for free?

EasyCompanies manages the whole process for you, so it’s less hassle for you and you'll be supported along the way.

How long will it take to register an ABN or ACN?

It takes around 15 minutes to complete the application for an ABN or ACN. In most instances you will receive your ABN or ACN within five minutes.

Important information

Services such as registering a company or registering an ABN are provided by Easy Companies Pty Ltd ABN 16 165 152 741. The link to Easy Companies is provided for your convenience. While NAB’s logo may appear on the Easy Companies website, Easy Companies is not affiliated with NAB. NAB is not responsible for and does not control the content of this site. NAB does not support or guarantee the services of Easy Companies. So any information you choose to provide on the site is not protected by NAB or under NAB’s control. Using the Easy Companies site is solely at your risk. NAB will not be liable for any loss or damage resulting from your use of any aspect of the Easy Companies site (including your provision of information to, purchase or goods or services through, or use of functionality or information on, the Easy Companies website).

The information contained in this article is correct as of July 2018 and is intended to be of a general nature only. It has been prepared without taking into account any person’s objectives, financial situation or needs. Before acting on this information, NAB recommends that you consider whether it is appropriate for your circumstances. NAB recommends that you seek independent legal, financial, and taxation advice before acting on any information in this article.