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Form 410: Application for reservation of a name
Form 410 is an ASIC application to reserve a company or business name before you register the entity. Use it when you want to hold a name for a short period while you prepare your registration.
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Form Overview
Australian Securities and Investments Commission Form 410 - Application for reservation of a name
Form 410 is an ASIC application to reserve a company or business name before you register the entity. Use it when you want to hold a name for a short period while you prepare your registration.
Risk Radar
Scan points- 1Skipping the name availability check can lead to a rejected reservation.
- 2Name already taken
- 3Incorrect spelling of the name
- 4Missing fee payment
- 5Providing outdated contact details
Plain English
If you have a name you want to use for a new company, this form tells ASIC to set it aside for you. It gives you time to organise the rest of the paperwork.
Submission Date
- Filing date: Submit the form before you start the formal registration, typically as soon as you have decided on the name.
- Preparation window: collect IDs, supporting records, and signatures in advance.
- Final review: verify names, dates, and required fields before submission.
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What this form is for
- When you need to hold a name before filing the full registration.
- If you are not yet ready to incorporate but want to secure the name.
- When the name is not already taken on the ASIC register.
- To protect a name while you arrange funding or agreements.
- If you are a foreign entity planning to register an Australian name.
Form selector
Use this form or another form?
Registering a company now
Direct registration, no reservation needed
✓ Confirm you have the finalised company details
Changing an existing company name
Updates an already registered name
✓ Verify the current name on ASIC records
Applying for a business name only
Separate from company name reservation
✓ Ensure the business name is distinct from any company name
Form 1 (Business Name Registration)
Deadline or filing window
Reservations are typically valid for up to 2 months; you must register the company before the reservation expires.
Before you submit
- 1Enter the exact spelling of the desired name.
- 2Provide the applicant’s ABN or ACN if available.
- 3Include a valid contact email and phone number.
- 4Attach any required identification documents.
- 5Sign the declaration section.
- 6Calculate the total fee and attach proof of payment.
- 7Check that the form is completed in black ink or digitally.
- 8Ensure the correct ASIC address or online portal is used.
- 9Retain a copy of the completed form for your records.
How to file this form
- 1Download Form 410 from the ASIC website.
- 2Fill in the applicant details and the name you wish to reserve.
- 3Calculate and pay the reservation fee.
- 4Attach proof of payment to the form.
- 5Submit the form by post or via ASIC's online portal.
- 6Note the receipt number provided by ASIC.
- 7Store the receipt and a copy of the form safely.
Known limitations
- 1Reservation is limited to a short period; the exact duration is not stated here.
- 2Only one reservation per name is allowed at a time.
- 3The form does not register the company; a separate registration is required.
- 4If the name is similar to an existing trademark, reservation may be refused.
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Entity
2 items
The exact registered name of the company or business.
The Australian Company Number or Australian Business Number.
Change
2 items
What you are registering or notifying — for example, a change of director, address, or share structure.
The specific new details and the date the change took effect.
Authorisation
1 items
Signed or authorised by a director or authorised agent.
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Fillable formOpen in Editor->Form 410 is the current ASIC form for reserving a company or business name. No recent amendments are publicly noted.
What changed or needs a fresh check
- Check the form version printed on the top of the page.
- Confirm the fee amount listed on the form.
- Verify any updated contact details for ASIC submissions.
- Review any new declarations or signatures required.
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Sources
- SRCForm title: Application for reservation of a namenot confirmed in official source
- SRCForm number 410 assigned by ASICnot confirmed in official source
- SRCPurpose: reserve a company or business name before registrationnot confirmed in official source
- SRCASIC as issuing agencynot confirmed in official source
- SRCNo official source available for fee detailsnot confirmed in official source
- SRCNo official source for reservation period lengthnot confirmed in official source
- SRCNo official source for alternate form numbersnot confirmed in official source
- SRCNo official source for submission addressnot confirmed in official source
Common confusion points
Mixing up Form 410 with the full company registration form.
Assuming the reservation fee is the same as the registration fee.
Leaving the contact details incomplete, causing delays.
Submitting the form to the wrong ASIC address or portal.
Failing to sign the declaration section.
Not checking the exact spelling of the desired name.
Believing the reservation lasts indefinitely.
Overlooking the need to attach proof of payment.
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