Apply at the Post Office only with the required proof of eligibility and proof of identity.
Business mail hold
If you need to close temporarily or you’re going away, we can hold your letters and parcels and deliver them when you return. Download the form to apply at the Post Office.
How it works
Mail hold ensures your business letters and parcels are stored by Australia Post. Applications take 3 business days. When your service ends, your mail is delivered as addressed on the next business day or as soon as possible.
Business
Apply at the Post Office only with the required proof of eligibility and proof of identity.
| Applicant | Flat monthly fee |
|---|---|
| Business | Flat monthly fee $150 |
Home office
If you operate a business, trust or Self-Managed Super Fund (SMSF) from home, you may be eligible for a reduced fee on your business mail hold service.
| Applicant | Flat monthly fee |
|---|---|
| Home office | Flat monthly fee $75 |
If you're not an authorised person (like a Managing Partner, Company Secretary, Director, Trustee or office holder), you’ll need a letter of authorisation to act on behalf of the business.
When you go to the Post Office, you'll need to provide proof of identity and:
To apply, you’ll need to provide photo ID such as a driver licence, passport, Keypass or Digital iD™ (student cards and credit cards are not accepted).
Alternatively, you can provide one of each of the following:
Online applications
To apply online, you'll need to provide photo ID and upload a photo (in JPG format) of you holding your verified photo ID.
If you're not an authorised person (like a Managing Partner, Company Secretary, Director, Trustee or office holder), you'll need a letter of authorisation to act on behalf of the business.
What to include in your letter of authorisation
Your letter of authorisation needs to be printed on your official company letterhead and must include the following:
Note: Ensure that the names you list on the business mail redirection form match exactly with the name variations stated in your letter of authorisation. i.e.
You may like to use our letter of authorisation template (PDF 93kB).
Online applications
To apply online, you'll need to upload your letter of authorisation in JPG format.
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Read the mail redirection and mail hold terms and conditions and how we're protecting your privacy.
1 Up to six names can be added to your business mail hold service, including the legal entity name, other names the business operates under (at the same address), and the names of anyone who receives personal mail delivered to work. Mail addressed to an individual and the business will automatically be included as part of your business mail hold service.
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