List your business for free
Get a free business listing on The Local List, Australia's ABN-verified business directory. Opening hours, contact details and customer reviews - live in minutes.
Add Your Business FreeEverything a free business listing includes
No stripped-back teaser tier. The free listing carries everything a customer needs to find you, trust you and contact you.
Found in search & categories
Your listing appears in directory search and category browse pages across every state.
Full contact details
Phone, email and a link to your website - customers can reach you directly from your listing.
Opening hours
Show your trading hours, including public holiday adjustments, so customers know when you're open.
Customer reviews
Collect and display genuine reviews on your listing page to build trust with new customers.
ABN verified badge
We check your ABN against the Australian Business Register and display a Verified badge free.
Live in minutes
No approval queue, no credit card. Enter your ABN, add your details, and you're listed.
How to list your business (3 steps)
Enter your ABN
We pull your registered business details straight from the Australian Business Register.
Add your details
Contact details, opening hours, a description and your product or service keywords.
Go live
Your free listing is published immediately and included in our sitemap for search engines.
Why a directory listing is worth ten minutes
A free business listing is a citation: an independent record of your business name, address and phone number. When those details match across trusted directories, your website and your Google Business Profile, search engines get more confident about where you are and what you do - and more likely to show you to nearby customers. It's one of the cheapest local SEO wins there is, and we've covered the full playbook in 10 ways to get more local customers.
It's also insurance. Google listings get suspended more often than most owners realise - we wrote a whole guide on getting reinstated - and while a profile is down, your directory listings keep answering the "are they real, are they open, how do I call them" questions. Pair your listing with a well-built Google Business Profile and you've covered the two places locals actually look.
Optional upgrade
Want to stand out? Premium is A$29, once.
Featured placement, photo gallery, do-follow website link and a customer enquiry form. No subscription.
Free business listing FAQs
Is a business listing on The Local List really free?
Yes. The free listing is free forever - no trial, no credit card, no ads on your listing. It includes your contact details, opening hours, description, customer reviews and an ABN Verified badge. A one-time A$29 Premium upgrade is available if you want featured placement and extras, but it's entirely optional.
What does a free business listing include?
Your business name, category, address or service area, phone, email, website link, opening hours, a business description, product and service keywords, customer reviews, and an ABN Verified badge. You can claim and manage the listing from your dashboard at any time.
Do I need an ABN to list my business?
Yes. Every listing on The Local List is verified against the Australian Business Register, which is what keeps the directory trustworthy and spam-free. Any active ABN works - sole traders included.
How does a directory listing help my SEO?
Directory listings are citations - independent mentions of your business name, address and phone number. Consistent citations across trusted directories help search engines confirm your business is real and located where you say it is, which supports your local rankings and your Google Business Profile.
How long does it take to get listed?
A few minutes. ABN lookup is instant, and your listing goes live as soon as you submit it. There's no manual approval queue.
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