When do I need to apply for a Directors ID?

When you must apply depends on when you became a director, or plan to become a director. Below are the key transitional dates required for existing and new directors.

Act                                                                                       Date person becomes a director                                                    Must apply by

Corporations Act 2001 (Corporations Act)                      On or before 31st of October 2021                                                    30th of November 2022

Includes Proprietary Limited and Public Companies           Between 1st of November 2021 and 4th of April 2022                      Within 28 days of appointment

                                                                                             From 5th of April 2022                                                                       Before appointment

Corporations (Aboriginal and                                           On or before 31st of October 2022                                                    30th of November 2022

Torres Strait Islander)                                                        From 1st of November 2022                                                              Before appointment

Act 2006 (CATSI Act)

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