What's the process for registering a business name and getting an ABN specifically for scrap trading?

The general business registration process

Registering an ABN through the Australian Business Register, and separately registering a business name if you’re trading under something other than your own legal name, follows the same standard process used across Australian industries — there’s nothing scrap-specific about this particular step.

Why scrap trading has an additional layer beyond standard registration

Unlike many other business types, scrap metal dealing typically also requires a separate state-based dealer licence specifically for the industry, on top of standard ABN and business name registration — completing only the general business registration steps doesn’t satisfy scrap-specific licensing requirements.

A sensible order of operations

Checking your state’s specific scrap dealer licensing requirements early, alongside or before completing standard ABN and business name registration, helps ensure you understand the complete picture of what’s needed before you start operating, rather than discovering an additional licensing gap after you’ve already begun.

How ScrapTrade Makes This Easier

Once your ABN and any required state licensing are in place, ScrapTrade gives your registered business a straightforward way to start building buyer and seller relationships.