Updating addresses of overseas companies

Learn how companies registered as overseas companies in New Zealand record changes in their registered addresses.

The process is essentially the same for both Australian overseas companies and overseas companies from other jurisdictions.

Before you begin

To update or maintain any company details with the Companies Office:

1. You will need to be logged on as a registered user of the website.  Read more...
2. And have Company Authority for the company.  Read more...

Step 1 | Locate the company to update

From the Online Services - Do It Now menu choose Update Company Details then Company Addresses. 

Find the company by entering some search criteria (for example, either the company name or the company number).

From the Search Results select the company to update.

Step 2 | Record the change

Click on the Addresses tab then choose the Update Details button. 

Note | You can only see the Update Details button if you have  Company Authority for the company.  Read more about Company Authority...

Which addresses do you need to update?

A range of information is held for each overseas company on the New Zealand companies register. 

Included are a number of addresses within New Zealand for each company including -

• addresses for communication ¹,
• the place of business in New Zealand, and
• the name and address of persons authorised to accept service in New Zealand. 

As these address details change, the changes must also be recorded on the register. 

Key points to note

1. For Australian overseas companies the addresses for communication recorded on the New Zealand register are updated automatically when the change is recorded with the Australian Securities & Investments Commission (ASIC).
2. Ensure you have full details of the address to be updated before you go online to record the update.
   • All addresses, except for the address for communication, must be a physical address in New Zealand (that is, the address cannot be a Private Bag, DX or a 'virtual office' - a mail or message collection point).
3. Addresses you enter will be verified online against the New Zealand Post database.  If the address you want to enter is not yet included in that database you will have the option of entering it manually.
4. It is FREE to update company addresses with the Companies Office.