Do I need a company key?

What you need to know

Company keys were introduced to extend the range of online transactions offered by the Companies Office.  The seven character company key is a type of password that is used to authenticate online transactions. 

 The company key icon will help you to identify when you will need to use your company key.  Your company key will be required for a variety of online updates, including:

• Company address details
• Director details
• Shareholder details
• Share total and share parcels detail 
• Change of company name
• Amend constitution
• File the annual return

The company key allows for these records to be updated 24 hours a day, seven days a week, (with the exception of director appointments) and best of all for FREE!

Every company has a company key.  They were first introduced in February 2002 and now every new company on incorporation receives information regarding their company key along with their certificate of incorporation.

If you have lost or forgotten your company key, use our secure automated online service to retrieve it.