Open a business crypto account in Australia
The basics
Digital Surge lets Australian companies and businesses open a crypto account to buy, sell and hold cryptocurrency. Verification happens on mobile or desktop, and PayID deposits land instantly. Here's what a business account is, who qualifies, which documents you'll need, and how to open one.
What is a business crypto account?
- A business crypto account is a trading account held in a company's or business's own name, separate from any director's personal account.
- It lets the organisation buy, sell and hold cryptocurrency itself, so the activity and holdings sit with the business rather than an individual.
- This is the account an Australian company uses to trade crypto as an organisation.
Who can open a company or business account?
- Australian companies and businesses can open a Digital Surge business account.
- Each account is opened and verified by an authorised director or signatory acting for the organisation.
- Self-managed super funds work differently and aren't set up on this page.
- The FAQ below points you to the right place.
- If you run a company or business, this is the account to open.
Verification checklist
What documents do you need to open a business account?
You'll need the company's ABN, business registration documents, and proof of the authorised signatories or directors.
Company ABN
The ABN identifies the business.
Business registration documents
The registration documents confirm the business is a legally formed entity.
Proof of authorised signatories or directors
The signatory or director proof establishes who is permitted to act on the account.
Getting started
How to open a business crypto account
Opening one takes three steps. How trades are executed is covered on our how-it-works page.
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Create and verify your business account
Sign up on mobile or desktop and verify the business by submitting the documents covered above.
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Deposit AUD instantly with PayID
Fund the account with Australian dollars using PayID. Deposits are received securely 24/7 and credited in real time. Full trading fees are on our trading fees page.
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Start trading crypto in your company's name
Once it's funded, buy, sell and transfer leading cryptocurrencies directly from the account. Everything runs from the same interface as a personal account, so anyone already familiar with Digital Surge can start trading straight away.
Why Digital Surge
Why choose Digital Surge for your business account
Digital Surge pairs straightforward business onboarding with the trust signals a company looks for. It adds a one-off verification step to the standard signup (there's nothing new to learn), then trades with the same recurring buys and advanced orders and multi-layered security as every other Digital Surge account, run by an AUSTRAC-registered, Australian-based team.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Can a company buy cryptocurrency in Australia?
Yes. An Australian company can buy, sell and hold cryptocurrency through a business account opened for the organisation. Using crypto for business happens through this verified account, and the company is confirmed during signup before any trading begins. There's no separate approval process beyond that verification.
How do I open a business crypto account in Australia?
In short: sign up, verify the business, deposit AUD via PayID, then trade in the company's name. The full 3-step walkthrough, with what's needed at each stage, is above.
Is Digital Surge AUSTRAC-registered?
Yes. Digital Surge is registered with AUSTRAC (registration number 100576214). That registration relates to our anti-money-laundering obligations and applies to Digital Surge as a business, not to the crypto assets themselves. For company identification, Digital Surge's registration number is ACN 620 473 109. Both identifiers are current as at July 2026.
Can I transfer existing cryptocurrency into my business account?
Yes. Cryptocurrency the business already holds elsewhere can be moved into your Digital Surge business account, subject to the relevant legal and regulatory requirements. When you later send crypto out to an external wallet, a network fee applies. Those fees are listed on our cryptocurrency withdrawal fees page. Check your obligations before moving assets between accounts.
Can I get advice about using my business to trade crypto?
This page and our support team provide general information only, not a recommendation. The team can help you use the platform and your account, but can't tell you whether trading crypto suits your business. For decisions about your company's finances, consider speaking with a licensed financial adviser.
Can a self-managed super fund (SMSF) use Digital Surge?
Self-managed super funds have their own trustee-based requirements and aren't handled on this business-account page, which verifies companies via an ABN and business registration, not a fund trust deed. For SMSF-specific guidance, see our SMSF crypto account page.
Talk to our Australian-based support team.