Description
The ABN Lookup plugin for Gravity Forms connects your forms directly to the Australian Business Register’s ABN Lookup service, enabling real-time validation and retrieval of business information. When a user enters an Australian Business Number (ABN) in a form, the plugin verifies the ABN’s status and automatically populates related fields such as entity name, entity type, location, GST status, and registration dates. This helps ensure that submitted business details are accurate and valid, reducing errors and manual verification efforts.
This plugin allows form creators to apply conditional logic and validation based on ABN data. For example, forms can be configured to accept submissions only from valid entities, or to trigger specific workflows depending on the GST registration status. The ABN Lookup field integrates easily into any Gravity Form as a standard single-line text field, with options to customize error messages and disable default plugin styles to match the site design.
Setting up the plugin requires a unique GUID provided by the Australian Business Register, which enables access to the ABN Lookup web services. The plugin caches lookup results to improve performance and supports customization of field behavior through filters. It is a practical solution for businesses and organizations that need to collect verified Australian business data within online forms.