Starting a company
Starting a company online (incorporating) is as simple as reserving your company name (NZ$10), completing the incorporation application (NZ$150) and returning your signed consent forms.
Here we will take you through how to incorporate the most common type of company - the New Zealand limited company - but you can now incorporate or register all company types online.
Getting started
To incorporate or register a new company you will need to be logged on as a registered user of the website.
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Incorporate or register all types of companies online
Unlimited companies
Unlimited companies are quite rare - they are used to meet very particular, frequently foreign, legal requirements.
Co-operative companies
Some companies can register as a co-operative company under the Co-operative Companies Act 1996.
Australian overseas companies
Registering an Australian overseas company online is simple and inexpensive (NZ$160). It is quick and easy, not to mention significantly cheaper than applying by post.
Overseas companies (other jurisdictions)
Any overseas company that is carrying on business in New Zealand must register within ten working days of commencing to carry on business (section 334(1) of the Companies Act 1993).
