Direct answer
ACRA places business structure before name selection and registration, and notes that the structure affects liability, cost and potential growth.
Official-source position
ACRA provides official guidance covering eligibility, business structure, name selection and reservation, Bizfile registration and post-registration requirements.
Practical checklist
- Choose the entity type that matches the intended activity.
- Review the current structure-specific registration route.
- Verify local-residency and officer requirements.
- Keep the structure decision documented.
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