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If you decide to close down a business with a registered business name, you must cancel the business name within one month of closing down.
To cancel a business name:
- complete Business Names Act Form 5 - Cessation of business under business name (PDF,191 KB)
- lodge your application (see the application form for lodgement details).
All business owners need to sign this form. If the business has more than two owners, you must print another copy of the form and lodge them together.
Do not use this form if another person wishes to carry on the business and keep the business name. In this situation, follow the process on the change business name details page.
Processing times
- Up to 2 hours - in person at a Fair Trading counter
- Approximately 2 hours - in person at SmartLicence or call 1300 363 711 for regional locations
- 5-10 working days - by mail or fax to Registration Services
- Up to 5 working days - mail to SmartLicence
- At least 10 working days - in person at a Magistrates Court or QGAP office
Last reviewed 23/11/2009 |
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