Resources
Forming a company
New Zealand is one of the easiest countries in the world in which to form a
company.
We do not provide this service, but you can easily complete the process online
at the Companies
Office website.
Some privately-operated websites offer company formation services, but they
simply take your information and pass it on to the Companies Office. You can
save time and money by doing-it-yourself directly at Companies Office website.
Key links
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New Zealand Companies
Office |
"The Companies Office is the government agency responsible for the
administration of corporate body registers, including the Companies Register."
The Companies Office website has a range of functions that let you:
- Form a company online
- Manage specific company information
- File annual returns and other documents
- Search for companies, directors and shareholder
as well as many others.
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Companies Act 1993 |
The Companies Act 1993 is the law that regulates all New Zealand companies. It
contains most of the rules and obligations for running a company, including the
record-keeping requirement. |
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Maintaining and keeping records |
The Companies Office publishes this advice on company record-keeping
obligations. |
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Record keeping guide (IR323) |
The Inland Revenue Department publishes this guide which summarises the legal
record-keeping obligations of businesses (including but not limited to
companies). |