Tax registration (recommended)
You can apply for a company IRD number and register for GST when you incorporate your company online with the Companies Office.
If you wish to do this as part of your incorporation application enter the details at this point. Once the incorporation process is complete, we will send you the company's certificate of incorporation and its tax details at the same time.
Note | You are required to provide the IRD number of all New Zealand resident individual shareholders as well as the IRD number of each New Zealand resident director.
Business industry code (BIC)
The primary activity of a business is classified using a Business Industry Description and a corresponding Business Industry Code (BIC).
IRD registration
There are several pieces of information you need to provide to apply for a company IRD number (IRD registration).
GST registration
If you intend to register for GST you must also apply for a company IRD number (IRD registration).
Registered Inland Revenue Tax Agents (optional)
This option is for Tax Agents completing the application on behalf of a client.
Inland Revenue nominee details (optional)
A director is able to nominate another person to act on behalf of the company when dealing with Inland Revenue.
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