Changes to Client Authorisation

Nov 20

These steps are for clients who need to nominate an agent.

Please note myGovID is now myID. It has a new name and look – but you continue to use it the same way.

Download the myID app, available from the App Store or Google Play Store and follow these instructions How to set up | myID (External Link)

You'll need to link your myID to your Australian business number (ABN) using Relationship Authorisation Manager (RAM) (External Link).

If you have a Strong myID use the above link to log in. Select Link your business and follow the prompts.

You'll need to contact the ATO (External Link) to complete this step if you:

have a Standard myID
are a primary person (External Link) – this is a type of principal authority who's not listed as an individual associate in the Australian Business Register. For example, the authorised contact of a government entity.

To complete this step you'll need your agent's (or payroll service provider’s) registered agent number.

From the Online services for business home page:

select Profile, then Agent details
at the Agent nominations feature, select Add
on the Nominate agent screen, go to Search for agent
type your agent’s (or payroll service provider's) registered agent number and select Search
select the agent you want to nominate
check that the agent's details are correct
complete the Declaration
select Submit.

You'll now see your agent’s details listed under Agent nominations.

The agent you nominate won't receive an automated system notification. It’s important to let them know when you've completed the nomination step.

Your agent has 28 days to action the nomination before it expires.

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