Why do we use Relationship Authorisation Manager?

Information on why we use RAM to confirm someone can act for a business.

  • Relationship Authorisation Manager (RAM)
  • Business
  • Principal authority
  • Account

Relationship Authorisation Manager, opens in a new tab (RAM) connects businesses to government online services. RAM links to the Australian Business Register, opens in a new tab (ABR) to access details of a business's Australian Business Number (ABN). For more information, go to What is Relationship Authorisation Manager?.

The ABR records people responsible for the business. The people responsible are known as principal authorities. A Principal authority, opens in a new tab can use RAM to link the business to their Digital Identity.

A Digital Identity confirms the identity of a person. When linked to a business, it confirms the person has authority to act on behalf of the business.

We use RAM to confirm that the person linking the business to their Export Service account has authority to do so. Once we know someone can act for a business, they can complete activities and tasks for their business in the Export Service.

Need more help?

Email exportservice@aff.gov.auCall 1800 571 125, Monday to Friday, 9 am to 5 pm AEST