Direct answer
ACRA’s guidance requires a business address and distinguishes the rules that can apply to home-based activities; a P.O. Box cannot be used as the main business address.
Official-source position
ACRA provides official guidance covering eligibility, business structure, name selection and reservation, Bizfile registration and post-registration requirements.
Practical checklist
- Prepare the business address before filing.
- Check the home-office rules if relevant.
- Do not use a P.O. Box as the business address.
- Retain evidence of any address approvals required.
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