Directors and shareholders
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We have a range of resources on this website that might help answer your question. Here are links to just some of the information we have that relates to this topic:
Using the search the register option you can find details of entities (New Zealand companies or overseas companies registered in New Zealand), directors (including disqualified directors), and shareholders.
Directors owe duties to the company, to its shareholders, and to others dealing with the company. It is essential directors are aware of what their responsibilities will be before they consent to become a director for a company.
Using the search the register option you can find details of entities (New Zealand companies or overseas companies registered in New Zealand), directors (including disqualified directors), and shareholders.
The price payable for the shares is generally dependent on the money the company will need to establish its business (for example, to buy a machine).
A company may authorise a distribution to shareholders at any time and of any amount.
The limited liability structure of a company restricts the liability of a shareholder to the unpaid balance owing on the shares.
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