Business identity

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.

iABN and GST checks support due diligence and workflow automation. They are source-backed data points, not tax, credit, or legal advice.

Endpoint

GEThttps://api.assets.hoistai.com/v1/abn/{abn}

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

Pass the ABN as digits. Strip spaces before sending, and keep the API key server-side.

curl - ABN lookup

curl https://api.assets.hoistai.com/v1/abn/11695718659 \
  -H "Authorization: Bearer $HOIST_ASSETS_API_KEY"

Response shape

The response is designed for agent-readable answers and audit-friendly UI copy. Show the source, timestamp, status, and any review flags alongside the answer.

200 OK

{
  "abn": "11695718659",
  "entity_name": "HoistAI Pty Ltd",
  "abn_status": "active",
  "gst_status": "registered",
  "source": "ABR",
  "source_observed_at": "2026-06-21T00:00:00Z"
}

When to use it

Supplier checks

Confirm a supplier ABN and GST posture before onboarding.

Counterparty checks

Pair ABN identity with PPSR source checks for asset-finance workflows.

Agent answers

Let an approved AI host answer whether a business appears active and GST-registered.

Records

Review how completed source checks appear in receipts and activity.