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March 30, 2026•8 min read

AUSTRAC Enrollment Checklist: Everything You Need

Complete checklist of documents and information you'll need for AUSTRAC enrollment. Gather everything first, then complete the form in 10 minutes.

Deadline: March 31, 2026. Print this checklist, gather everything, then enroll at online.austrac.gov.au

Business Information (Everyone Needs This)

Australian Business Number (ABN)

11-digit number. Check abr.gov.au if needed

Business legal name

Exact name as registered with ABN

Trading names (if any)

Any "doing business as" names

Business structure

Sole trader / Partnership / Company / Trust

Business physical address

Street address where business operates (NOT PO box)

People & Roles

For EACH Director / Partner / Trustee:

Full legal name

As per passport or driver's license

Date of birth

DD/MM/YYYY format

Residential address

Current home address (NOT business address, NOT PO box)

Services You Provide

Check which designated services you provide:

Real estate sales/leases

Property transactions ≥$10,000

Operating trust accounts

For lawyers, accountants, conveyancers

Buying/selling business entities

For accountants, lawyers, business brokers

Precious metals/stones dealing

Gold, silver, platinum, diamonds

Only select what you actually do. Over-selecting creates unnecessary compliance burden. Check our sector guides if unsure.

2-Week Timeline

Recommended schedule to avoid last-minute rush:

Week 1: Gather Information

  • • Day 1-2: Collect business details, ABN, addresses
  • • Day 3-4: Gather director/partner details
  • • Day 5-7: Identify designated services, confirm contact details

Week 2: Enroll & Prepare Compliance

  • • Day 8: Complete AUSTRAC enrollment (10 minutes)
  • • Day 9: Generate AML Program (5 minutes - free tool)
  • • Day 10: Complete Risk Assessment (10 minutes - free tool)
  • • Day 11-12: Team training (free modules)
  • • Day 13-14: Test first client verification (free)

Ready to Enroll?

Got everything on the checklist? Complete your AUSTRAC enrollment now.

Enroll Now (10 min) →Form Guide →

Free enrollment. Free compliance tools. Free everything.