Glossary of terms - O
Terms in this glossary are provided for general information only and should not be taken as constituting professional advice from the website owner – the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC).
The words in brackets do not form part of the term. Where business names appears in brackets alongside a term, this denotes the definition is only to be used in reference to the Business Name Register. These terms do not apply to any other ASIC services.
Organisation (business names)
For the purpose of business name legislation, an organisation is an incorporated body (without an ACN or ARBN), a trust, a superannuation fund or an unincorporated body.
Organisation representative (business names)
A person who members of the public can contact about the business. Organisation representatives are a member of the governing body of the organisation - for example, the president, secretary or member of the committee of management of an association or other body. All notified organisation representatives can update details for the business name.