Direct answer
ACRA says a proposed name must be checked against existing and reserved names and may require referral approval depending on the name.
Official-source position
ACRA provides official guidance covering eligibility, business structure, name selection and reservation, Bizfile registration and post-registration requirements.
Practical checklist
- Search for identical or reserved names.
- Review restrictions on protected or undesirable names.
- Check whether referral approval may apply.
- Confirm the selected name before preparing registration data.
Frequently asked questions
Which authority controls this topic?
Accounting and Corporate Regulatory Authority (ACRA) is the primary authority linked on this page; use its current service or guidance page before acting.
How we write our guidesWe summarise official guidance and link to it. We do not publish fees, timelines or approval promises unless the authority does. Read our methodology.