Do I need to have an Australian Business Number (ABN) to work as an agent for Australia? Or do I need to be part of an Australian company? December 18, 2015 06:28 No. This is not required. Related articles Do I need to be a Migration Agent to operate as an Education Agent? What are the entry requirements for the Education Agent Training Course (EATC)? Where can I find my Agent ID? Do I need to hold some kind of license to work as an education agent? How many attempts can I have at the QEAC exam?