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Starting a company

Before you send us your question

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:

Reserving a company name
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Check the name is available

Begin by checking that your name is capable of being reserved. For example, the name you choose cannot be identical or almost identical to another company name. It cannot be offensive or contain certain words that are restricted or protected by other legislation.

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Names that cannot be reserved

Almost any company name can be reserved, but here you will learn more about which names cannot be reserved.

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How do you check that a name is not already being used?

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Names that contravene other legislation

Certain names are protected or restricted by specific statutes. These may need approval from the relevant authorities before than can be reserved.

5
How do you reserve a name again if your original approval has expired?

Starting a company
1
Do you need a constitution? How do you get one?

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How do you get consent forms?

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Can an unincorporated trust be a shareholder?

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Can you change details you have already submitted?

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How do you know when your new company is incorporated?

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What should you do if your new company is not trading?

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Why you may get an error entering an address

The address you are trying to enter may not be included in the NZ Post address database (PAF).

Send us your question

If you couldn't find the answer to your question here, please send your question to the Companies Office team. 

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