ABN / GST lookup
Use Hoist Assets to verify an Australian Business Number, current entity details, and GST registration signals where supported source data is available.
Use as source data.ABN and GST checks support due diligence and workflow automation. They are source-backed data points, not tax, credit, or legal advice.
Endpoint
Section titled “Endpoint”GEThttps://api.assets.hoistai.com/v1/abn/{abn}
What the lookup returns
Section titled “What the lookup returns”| Field group | Typical use | Examples |
|---|---|---|
| Identity | Confirm the business identifier and display name. | abn, entity name, entity type |
| Registration | Check whether the ABN is active or cancelled. | ABN status, effective dates |
| GST | Check whether GST registration is current for billing workflows. | GST status, GST effective dates |
| Review signals | Flag cases where a human should verify before relying on the result. | Source timestamp, confidence, mismatch notes |
Request pattern
Section titled “Request pattern”curl https://api.assets.hoistai.com/v1/abn/11695718659 \ -H "Authorization: Bearer $HOIST_ASSETS_API_KEY"Response shape
Section titled “Response shape”{ "abn": "11695718659", "entity_name": "HoistAI Pty Ltd", "abn_status": "active", "gst_status": "registered", "source": "ABR", "source_observed_at": "2026-06-21T00:00:00Z"}Show the source, timestamp, status, and any review flags alongside the answer.