Web services

An XML interface to the ABN Lookup is now available to registered users. Using this facility, you can integrate ABN lookups into your own applications.

If you are familiar with Web Services, the supported operations and service descriptions (WSDL) can be found at:

• ABN Lookup Web services for document style encoding
• ABN Lookup Web services (RPC) for RPC style encoding

Important: registering for access to the web services is NOT the same as applying for an ABN nor can it be used to change your ABN details

Access to the Web services is free of charge. If you are an individual or a non-government organisation you can either:

• register online or
• download and complete the registration form and return it using the contact information provided.

If you are a government agency or statutory body you will need to enter into a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Australian Business Register (ABR). For more information about how to establish an MOU, please contact ABR enquiries.

For a practical demonstration of the Web services in action, download the ABN Lookup tools. These tools demonstrate how the Web services can be used from within Microsoft Excel and from a Java application.

If you have any questions about the Web services or the registration process, please contact ABN Lookup Support.