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Definition

The code that represents the type of organisation name provided.

Components

Data Element (this item)

Representation

This representation is based on the value domain for this data element, more information is available at " Organisation Name Type Code AAA ".
Data Type CHARACTERSTRING
Format AAA
Maximum character length 3
Values
Value Meaning Start Date End Date
Permissible Values LGL Legal organisation name: This is the name of the owner of the organisation that appears on all legal papers.
MAU Management accounting unit: These are the principal business unties for which regular accounts are maintained. e.g. a division of a large business such as BHP's Steel Division. MAU's are ABS defined but are a popular way for large businesses to manage diverse undertakings.
MN Main name: This is the name of the entity that appears on all official documents or legal papers. May be the registered Business name where it is different to the Trading name.
MTR Main trading name: The main name that the organisation trades under or the name by which suppliers or customers know the organisation (Also know as Trading name).
OTH Other name
OTR Other trading name: Alternative trading name for an organisation that is not registered.
UNK Unknown

References

STANDARDS AUSTRALIA 2017. AS 4590_2017 INTERCHANGE OF CLIENT INFORMATION. SYDNEY: STANDARDS AUSTRALIA.

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