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    @js2
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    Noticed an ABN i applied for online has just turned three years old and a few days. Have i left it to late i heard i have to renew them every three years to keep it active?

    I rang ATO and the hold time was 40 minutes, hung up.

    Profile photo of TerrywTerryw
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    I have never renewed any of my ABNs and it has been more than 3 years. I did have one cancelled because it hadn't been used though.

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    It's one i haven't used but thought i would in the next year or so!

    Profile photo of Richard TaylorRichard Taylor
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    Jaffa just tell them you intend to start using it shortly and they should hold off the cancellation.

    Richard Taylor | Australia's leading private lender

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    They will send you a letter before cancelling it and you can provide reasons why they shouldn't cancel.

    Terryw | Structuring Lawyers Pty Ltd / Loan Structuring Pty Ltd
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    The ATO does not cancel ABN's on its own accord.

    If you have not used your ABN within 2 or 3 consequetive tax returns it will spark a letter asking if you are still using the ABN or not. If you do no reply to the letter within the certain timeframe – the ATO will then proceed to cancel it.

    Fletcher Tax Accountants
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    Oh good. I'm not as concerned about it fading out now!

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