Business.govt.nz is here to make it easier and quicker for small businesses to understand and comply with government, get on with their businesses and succeed.
We do this by packaging information and advice from across government into tools and resources, designed with small businesses in mind.
Popular business topics
If you have questions, take a look at some of these pages to find out about starting and setting up a business, employing staff and some of our most popular tools.
Guide to starting a business
This includes information about validating your business idea, choosing your business name and structure, registering with government agencies and looking into regulations that might apply to your business.
5-step guide to starting a business
Get funding for your business
Explore funding options to start, grow, or strengthen your business. Learn how to estimate costs, choose the right type of funding and prepare to pitch to lenders or investors.
New Zealand Companies Office
If you decide to structure your business as a company you need to reserve your company name with the Companies Office – it’s low cost, quick and easy.
Register with the New Zealand Companies Office
Hiring staff
Check out our section on deciding to hire staff to learn about registering as an employer, understanding different types of staff and finding the right person for your business.
Regional Business Partner Network
Get tailored business advice, training, and funding support from local experts. Connect with your regional partner to grow, innovate, and strengthen your business.
Get in touch
You can get in touch with business.govt.nz through the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE)’s phone line or email for small businesses.
Hours: 8.30am to 5pm, Monday to Friday (except public holidays).
Freephone: 0800 424 946
Email: info@business.govt.nz
Getting help with phone calls
If you’d rather speak in a language other than English, you can call MBIE’s general enquiries line and ask for an interpreter. We’ll use Connecting Now interpreters to assist with the call.
Telephone/video interpreting service — MBIE
If you're hard of hearing or know someone who is deaf, you can use the video relay service. Visit the NZ Relay website to see how it works.
Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment
If you have a general question for the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) you can contact the national office.
Website
mbie.govt.nz
Head office
15 Stout Street, Wellington 6011
PO Box 1473, Wellington 6140
Media enquiries
Email: media@mbie.govt.nz