You can search for Australian company and business name information through ASIC (Australian Securities and Investments Commission) searches on Landchecker. ASIC maintains official registers of organisations and business names in Australia.
What ASIC Searches are Available on Landchecker
Landchecker offers six types of ASIC searches:
ASIC Current Company Extract – shows current company details registered with ASIC
ASIC Historical Company Extract – shows historical company information and changes over time
ASIC Relational Extract – shows relationships between companies and their officers
ASIC Current Company Extract + PPSR Report – combines current company details with Personal Property Securities Register information
ASIC Historical Company Extract + PPSR Report – combines historical company details with PPSR information
ASIC Certificate of Incorporation – official certificate showing when a company was incorporated
How to Conduct an ASIC Search
You can search for ASIC company information using a company name, ABN (Australian Business Number), ACN (Australian Company Number), ARBN (Australian Registered Body Number), or ARSN (Australian Registered Scheme Number).
Step 1: Start Your Search
Click Document Searches in the top navigation bar and select Company Search. Enter the company or business name, ABN, ACN, ARBN or ARSN in the search box and click Search.
Step 2: Select the Company and Document Type
Landchecker will display a list of companies matching your search. Select the company you want to search from the list.
Add a job reference. This reference helps you identify and locate the document later when it becomes available in your Order Manager.
Tick the checkbox next to the ASIC product you want to purchase, then click Add selected items to shopping cart.
Step 3: Complete Your Purchase
Click the shopping cart icon in the navigation bar to proceed to checkout.
You can either select View Cart to review your order details before purchasing or select Purchase to complete your order immediately.
If you select View Cart, check your order details and click Go To Checkout when ready.
Step 4: Receive Your ASIC Document
The delivery time for ASIC documents varies depending on which document type you ordered. Depending on the delivery method you chose, Landchecker will email you when your document is ready and upload it to your Order Manager.
If your ASIC document is not delivered within the estimated timeframe, you can message our team via the live in-app chat icon.
Who Uses ASIC Searches
ASIC searches are commonly used by:
Property developers conducting due diligence on companies
Legal professionals verifying company details for contracts and settlements
Real estate agents checking vendor company information
Conveyancers confirming company ownership of properties
Accountants and financial advisors researching business entities
Understanding ASIC Search Results
ASIC extracts typically include company registration details, current and former company officers, registered addresses, company status (such as active or deregistered), and the company's Australian Company Number (ACN).
Historical extracts show how company details have changed over time, including changes to company officers, registered addresses, and company name changes.
Relational extracts display connections between companies and their directors, showing other companies where the same people hold officer positions.