

ATO to Cancel Inactive ABNs
Are Your ABNs Active and Up To Date? To maintain accurate data, the Australian Business Register (ABR) periodically checks its records for Australian business numbers (ABNs), and automatically cancels those that appear inactive. The ABR checks are happening throughout 2018. If you are a sole trader, partnership, or trust your ABN may be cancelled if you have: declared no business income for the last two years. not lodged business activity statements or income tax returns for