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The Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) launched a public beta release of its refreshed companies and organisations register search service. The enhanced service operates in parallel to ASIC Connect, where paid searches continue to be performed, and offers users free access to company information through a simpler and more intuitive online search experience. The refreshed service includes several key improvements designed to enhance user experience and accessibility. A redesigned search results page now features smart filters for organisation type, status and location, enabling users to locate entities more efficiently. The clearer company profile view displays essential information including registration status, Australian Company Number (ACN) or Australian Business Number (ABN), review dates and historical names. For wholesale users such as information brokers, ASIC introduced a new suite of application programming interfaces (APIs) that provide more secure connections into company search data. The companies and organisations register search service is a critical digital infrastructure for ASIC, underpinning trust, transparency and confidence across the economy by enabling users to verify company identity and check ownership. The service is used daily by businesses and members of the public and supports ASIC's regulatory, supervisory and enforcement work. The refreshed search service represents the first of several planned improvements to make company information more accessible. These enhancements form part of ASIC's multi-year RegistryConnect program, which is delivering staged improvements to registry services including modern digital services, stronger authentication and identity verification, improved data validation, and the progressive transition away from legacy systems and channels. Customers can access the enhanced service immediately through the Company search portal.