- An ASIC company extract is a dated snapshot of a company’s details on ASIC’s register.
- A current extract costs A$10 online; a current and historical extract costs A$20.
- Basic company details are free, but directors and shareholders need a paid extract.
- Since February 2026, extracts no longer show officeholders’ residential addresses.
An ASIC company extract is the official record of a company’s details on the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) register, captured on the day you order it. It shows who runs the company, where it’s based, how its shares are split and what it has lodged, so you can check a business is who it says it is before you sign or pay. If you own a Pty Ltd, that same extract is what your bank, investors and suppliers see about you, and keeping it accurate is the everyday work an ASIC agent handles.
What is an ASIC company extract?
An ASIC company extract is a PDF report drawn from ASIC’s companies register. It’s a point-in-time snapshot: it reflects what the company has told ASIC up to that day, not what’s in its own books.
People also call it an ASIC extract, a company extract or an ASIC company search. Strictly, the search is free and the extract is the paid document you download at the end. Anyone can order one for any Australian company, including their own.
What information can you see for free on the ASIC register?
Before you pay for anything, an ASIC company search shows these basics at no cost:
- company name and company type
- ACN and ABN
- registration date and next review date
- suburb, state and postcode of the registered office
- a list of documents the company has lodged with ASIC
That’s enough to confirm a company exists and is registered. To see who the directors are, who holds the shares or the full registered office address, you’ll need a paid company extract.
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What does an ASIC company extract show?
A current company extract is split into sections. These are the ones you’ll use most:
- Organisation details: name, ACN, ABN, registration date, status (for example, registered or deregistered), company type and class.
- Addresses: registered office and principal place of business, with the date each took effect.
- Officeholders: current directors and secretaries with appointment dates, plus any appointed auditor or external administrator.
- Ultimate holding company: the parent company, if there is one.
- Share information: share classes, the number of shares issued, amounts paid and the members who hold them.
- Charges: any charges still recorded with ASIC. Security interests created since 2012 sit on the Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR), so search there too.
- Documents: forms the company has lodged with ASIC and whether each has been processed.
Since 2 February 2026, extracts bought through the ASIC website no longer show officeholders’ residential addresses, and the full date of birth is withheld. Government agencies and people with a regulatory or business need can still access these details through ASIC.
Does an ASIC company extract show shareholders?
For a proprietary (Pty Ltd) company, yes. The share information section lists each class of shares and the members who hold them, and for companies with more than 20 members ASIC records the top 20 members in each class.
Public companies don’t report member changes to ASIC, so their extracts won’t tell you who the shareholders are. For those, ask the company for access to its register of members. If you’re working out who controls a small company, it helps to know the difference between a director and a shareholder, since one person often holds both roles.
What’s the difference between a current and historical company extract?
A current company extract shows the company as it stands today. A historical company extract, which ASIC calls a current and historical company extract, adds every past name, address, officeholder and shareholding on record, with start and cease dates.
Current company extract | Current and historical company extract | |
|---|---|---|
What it shows | Latest details only | Latest details plus past changes |
Directors and secretaries | Current officeholders | Current and former officeholders |
Shareholders (Pty Ltd) | Current top 20 members per class | Current and former top 20 members |
Best for | Quick checks before a contract or payment | Due diligence, lending, disputes or buying a business |
ASIC price (online) | A$10 | A$20 |
If you only need to confirm a company is registered and who can sign for it, the current company extract is enough. Pay the extra A$10 for the historical company extract when the company’s past matters, such as a string of recent director changes or a planned acquisition.
An ASIC extract is only a snapshot at that moment; company details can change quickly, so always use the most recent extract for important decisions.
How much does an ASIC company extract cost?
ASIC sets the fee for each extract, and you pay by card when you order online. These are ASIC’s online prices as at 29 September 2026:
Product | What it’s for | ASIC fee (online) |
|---|---|---|
Current company extract | Today’s company details | A$10 |
Current and historical company extract | Today’s details plus past changes | A$20 |
Roles and relationship extract | The companies a person is or was an officeholder of | A$23 |
Certificate of registration (copy) | Proof the company was registered | A$23 |
Information brokers resell the same ASIC data and often charge more, sometimes bundling a summary or ongoing alerts. The underlying record is identical, so buy directly from ASIC unless you need those extras.
How do you get an ASIC company extract?
You can order one online in a few minutes:
- Open ASIC’s company and organisation registers search.
- Search by company name, ACN or ABN.
- Pick the right company from the results, checking the ACN against your paperwork.
- Review the free information, then choose a current or historical extract below it.
- Pay the fee by card.
- Download the extract as a PDF.
Your ASIC extract is generated straight after payment, so there’s no waiting period. Save the PDF with the date you ordered it, because it shows what the register said on that day.
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When should you order an ASIC company extract?
Order a fresh extract whenever money, liability or your reputation depends on the other party being who they say they are:
- Before you sign a contract: confirm the legal name and ACN on the contract match the register.
- Before you pay a new supplier: check the company is registered and not under external administration.
- When you offer a client credit: see who the directors are and how long the company has existed.
- During due diligence: use a historical company extract to trace ownership and officeholder changes before you invest or buy.
- When you check your own company: confirm ASIC holds the right details before your annual review or a loan application.
What should you check on an ASIC company extract?
Ordering the extract is the easy part. Reading it properly is what protects you, so check these five things:
- The ACN. Similar company names are common, so match the nine-digit ACN rather than the name.
- The status. “Registered” means the company exists. “Deregistered”, or an external administrator listed, means stop and ask questions.
- Who can sign. Make sure the person signing for the company is a current director or secretary.
- Recent changes. A burst of new directors, a new address or a name change just before a deal is worth a question.
- Outstanding documents. Overdue reports or unprocessed forms can point to a company falling behind on compliance.
An ASIC extract only reflects what’s been lodged. Companies have 28 days to tell ASIC about most changes, so a very recent change may not show yet.
The real value of an ASIC extract isn’t just in the data, it’s in spotting what’s changed over time, which is often where the biggest risks are hidden.
ASIC company extract vs certificate of registration: what’s the difference?
A certificate of registration is issued once, when ASIC registers the company, and it never changes. An ASIC company extract is generated each time you order it, so it reflects the latest record.
ASIC company extract | Certificate of registration | |
|---|---|---|
What it proves | The company’s current (or past) details | The company was registered on a given date |
Information included | Status, addresses, officeholders, shares and documents | Company name, ACN, company type, state and registration date |
Changes over time | Yes, each new extract shows the latest record | No, it’s fixed once issued |
Typical use | Verification and due diligence | Proof of incorporation for banks, grants or licences |
Banks and government agencies sometimes ask for both. Our guide to the business registration certificate explains when you’ll need the certificate.
How Sleek helps keep your ASIC company extract accurate
Whoever orders your company’s extract sees exactly what’s on the ASIC register, so an outdated director, an old address or a missed share change reflects on you. As your registered agent, Sleek lodges officeholder, address and share changes within ASIC’s deadlines and manages your annual review, so your record stays accurate. See what’s included in our ASIC compliance service.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is an ASIC company extract the same as the annual company statement?
No. ASIC sends your company an annual company statement on its review date so you can check your details and pay the review fee. An extract is a document anyone can order about any company at any time. Our guide to the ASIC annual review fee covers what to check on the statement.
How long is an ASIC company extract valid for?
An extract doesn’t expire, but it only shows the register on the day it was generated. Banks, lenders and government agencies usually want a recent one, so check how recent they need it to be before you order.
How much does an ASIC company extract cost?
A current company extract costs $10, while a current and historical company extract costs $19 when purchased directly from ASIC. Fees are set by ASIC and may change over time.
