AUSkey registrations reach 21,000

Since its launch on 17 May, more than 21,000 Australian businesses have unlocked the benefits of AUSkey and will soon be able to use it to report to government using SBR-enabled software.

Using an AUSkey will remove the need to juggle multiple user ID’s and passwords when reporting through SBR-enabled software to the Tax Office, ASIC and the state revenue offices. You’ll be able to use your AUSkey immediately to access the Tax Office portals, ABR and other secure on-line services. Over time, the one AUSkey will allow on-line access to all participating SBR agencies.

AUSkey offers fast and easy registration and, in most cases, you will be ready to use your AUSkey almost immediately. You can install your AUSkey on your computer, a USB stick, your organisation’s server or combination of all of these options.

AUSkey is also easy to manage and features automatic renewal and, so long as you use your AUSkey once every 12 months, it will not expire.

In order to use SBR-enabled software which will become progressively available from July 2010, businesses and financial reporting professionals will need to register for an AUSkey by following the instructions found on the Australian Business Register website.

Thanks to Edmund So for sharing his approach with AUSkey to date on this blog. This is reflective of other feedback on AUSkey from other channels.  I encourage you to share your views and experiences about SBR, including AUSKey, with other readers of this blog. It is as simple as registering as a user of the SBR blog and leaving your comments.