Asset protection · Australian business guide
PPSR and Security Interests
Use the right grantor, collateral class, serial details, timing and certificates when searching or registering interests in personal property.
At a glance
- 01
Identify the transaction
Confirm the secured obligation, collateral and grantor.
- 02
Search or register
Choose the task and identifier that fit the asset and entity.
- 03
Maintain the record
Retain certificates and amend or discharge registrations when circumstances change.
Selected reading
Understand the issue before deciding what to do next
Start with these articles for the key rules, then check the official sources before you act.
Primary sources
Source links checked 20 July 2026. Confirm the current rule before acting.
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This guide is general information, not legal, tax or financial advice. The right path depends on the entity, documents and commercial facts.