Changes to Client Authorisation

Jan 9

Some clients will not need to do an agent nomination before you can link to them or change authorisations.

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

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

If you have a Strong myGovID 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 myGovID
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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