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title: "How to add Legal Entity Organisation Components (Australia only)"
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> ## Documentation Index
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# How to add Legal Entity Organisation Components (Australia only)

> [!WARNING]
> Who can benefit from this guide?
> 
> Anyone responsible for Australian business configuration, such as an HR and Payroll manager or Jemini consultants. For the New Zealand guide, refer to [How to add Legal Entity Organisation Components (New Zealand only)](/docs/how-to-add-legal-entity-organisation-components).

## How Legal Entity Organisation Components work

Organisation Components that are set up as Legal Entities are the foundation for your payrolls. Each payroll must have a Legal Entity Organisation Component connected to it.

> [!NOTE]
> What you’ll find in this guide
> 
> 1. [**How Legal Entity Organisation Components work**](/docs/how-to-add-legal-entity-organisation-components#legal-entities)
> 2. [**How to add an Australian Legal Entity Organisation Component**](/docs/how-to-add-legal-entity-organisation-components#how-to-add-an-australian-legal-entity-organisation-component)

> [!NOTE]
> TIP
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> Before you start setting up a Legal Entity Organisation Component, these need creating first:
> 
> - [**Locations**](/docs/locations-getting-started) (if you want to connect Organisation Components to locations)
> - [**Component Types**](/docs/how-to-add-component-types)
> - [**Autonumbers**](/docs/intro-to-business-core-tables) (if the Organisation Component is an Owner too)

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## How to add an Australian Legal Entity Organisation Component

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> [!NOTE]
> TIP
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> What you’ll need before you begin:
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> 1. Payer information:
>   1. Payer country code
>   2. Payer postcode
>   3. Trading name
>   4. Contact name and details
> 2. Identification numbers:
>   1. ABN (Australian Business Number)
>   2. Registered agent number
> 3. Banking details:
>   1. Payer name
>   2. Financial institution
>   3. Branch code (if applicable)
>   4. APCA number
>   5. Account name, BSB number, and account number
> 4. Transaction details:
>   1. Direct credit file format

1. Go to **BUSINESS > ORGANISATION COMPONENTS > ORGANISATION COMPONENTS**.
2. Select **Add component** to open the ADD ORGANISATION panel.
3. Select a **COMPONENT TYPE** to open the COMPONENT TYPES backpack and choose one from the list.
  - Component types are configured specifically for your organisation. Refer to [**How to manage Component Types**](/docs/how-to-manage-component-types).
4. Enter the **COMPONENT NAME**.
  - We suggest using a name that helps you to quickly and easily identify the component.
  - The name will appear when connecting the component to a payroll, person, or position.
5. (Optional) Enter the **COMPONENT DESCRIPTION**.
  - The description you use can help you identify the purpose of the component.
6. The **USAGE** is a read-only indicator for how many connections the component has.
7. Set **ACTIVE** to **Yes** or **No**.
  - Set to **Yes** to make the component visible and available to use in other areas of Jemini
  - Set to **No** to hide the component from other areas in Jemini until you're ready to activate it.
8. (Optional) Select a **LOCATION** by opening the LOCATIONS backpack and choosing one from the list.
  - Locations allow you to categorise your organisation components by area. For example, if your legal entity is based in your Melbourne head office, you might want add that location to the component.
  - Locations are configured specifically for your organisation. Refer to [**Locations - Getting started**](/docs/locations-getting-started).
9. (Optional) Select a **FUNCTION** by opening the FUNCTIONS backpack and choosing one from the list.
  - Functions allow you another way to categorise your organisation components. There’s also a filter option in the Organisation Components Controls, allowing you to sort your organisation components by function.
  - Functions are configured specifically for your organisation. These are set up in Business Core Tables.
10. Set **LEGAL ENTITY** to **Yes**.

When set to **Yes**, you’ll need to provide the following information regarding the legal entity:
  - **COUNTRY**
  - **PAYER COUNTRY CODE**
  - **PAYER POSTCODE** (if payer country code is Australia - AU)
  - **ABN NUMBER**
  - **REGISTERED AGENT NUMBER**.
  - **BRANCH CODE** (if business is a branch)
  - **TRADING NAME**
  - **CONTACT NAME** (and their contact details)
  - **DIRECT CREDIT FILE FORMAT**
  - **PAYER NAME** (and remaining banking details)
11. Set **OWNER** to **Yes** or **No**.
  - If set to **Yes**, you’ll have the option to select the **EMPLOYEE AUTONUMBER** and **POSITION AUTONUMBER**.
  - If set to **No**, move on to the next step.
  - For more information on Owners, refer to [How to add Owner Organisation Components](/docs/how-to-add-owner-organisation-components).
12. For companies using [**Single Touch Payroll (STP)**](/docs/set-up-single-touch-payroll-stp):

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> TIP
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> You can leave this step for later, if you prefer.
  1. Select **Generate software ID**. This will open the SOFTWARE ID panel.
  2. In the newly opened panel, select **Generate ID**. Once Jemini generates the Software ID, the ID will display, the Copy ID button will become active and the Generate ID button will become inactive.
  3. Select the **Green Tick Button** to save and close the SOFTWARE ID panel.

Once the Software ID panel is closed, the generated ID will display in the ORGANISATION COMPONENT panel.
13. Select the **Green Tick Button** to save and close the panel.

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## How to access your Software ID for Single Touch Payroll (STP)

After you save the Legal Entity Organisation Component, Jemini automatically generates a Software ID. If you’re using Single Touch Payroll (STP), you'll need to provide this ID to the ATO.

For instructions on how to find your Software ID and set up STP, refer to [Set up Single Touch Payroll (STP)](/support/docs/set-up-single-touch-payroll-stp).

An APCA number (Australian Payments Clearing Association number) is a six-digit code used in Australia to identify businesses and organisations that handle direct debit and credit payments. It’s important for managing automated payments, such as processing salaries and paying bills.

A BSB number (Bank State Branch number) is a six-digit code used in Australia to identify specific bank branches. It acts as a unique identifier that ensures your money goes to the right bank branch. You need it along with your account number to send or receive money.

![save or submit icon](https://cdn.document360.io/4610df0d-4d6e-4f46-8b41-8e4dd44c29a6/Images/Documentation/save%20or%20submit%20icon.png)

Select this button to save and submit your content and close the panel.