ASIC Removes Directors’ Residential Addresses from Public Searches
Directors’ residential addresses no longer appear on public ASIC searches. The change improves privacy for company directors while preserving regulatory oversight.
For business owners, the takeaway is simple: privacy has increased, but compliance obligations remain unchanged.
What has changed
Previously, a director’s residential address was visible on publicly searchable company records. This exposed personal addresses through routine ASIC searches.
ASIC has now removed residential addresses from public view. Directors must still provide their residential address to the Australian Securities and Investments Commission, but it is held privately and used only for regulatory and enforcement purposes.
Public registers now display a director’s service address instead.
The change responds to growing concerns around privacy, personal safety and identity misuse, particularly for directors operating from home. It reflects modern data protection standards while maintaining transparency and regulatory control.
What appears on ASIC records now
Public ASIC searches show:
Director name
Appointment date
Service address
Residential addresses are no longer publicly visible but remain recorded by ASIC.
CMPLTE can be recorded as your service business address, helping ensure:
Timely receipt of ASIC and regulatory correspondence
Reduced risk of missed deadlines or compliance notices
Clear separation between personal and business information
The removal of directors’ residential addresses from public ASIC searches is a meaningful improvement to privacy, but it does not reduce regulatory responsibility. Business owners should ensure ASIC records remain accurate and that official correspondence is received promptly through a reliable service address.
Penalties may still apply for incorrect or outdated details, regardless of public visibility.