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Company Registration in New Zealand

Introduction

In New Zealand, Company Registration is a rapid and easy procedure if compared with other countries. However, there are many legal rules and regulations that one must keep in mind before proceeding. Also, New Zealand has to be the best country for starting and doing any business.

Benefits of Company Registration in New Zealand

There are many advantages to starting and registering a company in New Zealand, and some of the benefits are listed below-

  • Credibility: The registration process helps with the trust that a company obtain from its clients, partners and suppliers.

  • Limited liability: The shareholders are not liable for the debt of the company, the company’s bankruptcy would not affect the shareholders, and the suppliers can only claim against the company’s assets.

  • Tax Benefits: New Zealand companies pay company tax, and it’s typically lower than the income tax rate. Companies have flexibility for profit extraction and tax planning.

  • Alleviate layout: In New Zealand, Assembling a company is a rapid and easy procedure in comparison with other countries.

  • New Zealand Business Number (NZBN): When a company gets Registered in New Zealand it receives an NZBN which is a unique identification number that makes it easy for the company to get in contact with suppliers, customers, and the government.

Forms of doing business in New Zealand

The most common forms of business in New Zealand that one can establish are Sole Trader, Unlimited Partnership, and Company.

  • Sole Trader: In this form of business, the company do not have its entity, and it does not have to be registered. The traders and their business are considered to be the same, and the traders are supposed to fund the business and are solely liable for all the liabilities on the account of the business.

  • Unlimited partnership: It is established by two or more partners. It needs to be registered under NZBN. The unlimited partnership shares its liabilities among its partners.

  • Company: A company is viewed as an independent legal entity, allowing it to be responsible for its losses, to bring lawsuits against other businesses or individuals, and to be taken to court by others.

Things to consider before going for Company Registration in New Zealand

Before thinking of starting any retail business in New Zealand, one must go through some specific points, such as

  • Unique name and nature of the Retail business.

  • Selection of business structure, such as sole trade, unlimited partnership, or a company.

  • Registration of Office address

  • GST Registration.

  • Apply for IDR number 

  • Apply for New Zealand Business Number (NZBN).

Documents for Company Registration in New Zealand

  • Detail information and IDs for shareholders.

  • IDs and details of partners, directors and members.

  • Constitution of Company.

  • Resolution of the board for incorporation of Business.

  • Registration form of the Company.

  • Detail paperwork of the company’s Address.

  • Companies Aim, Objective and Operations in brief.

Registration Process

Procedure for Company Registration in New Zealand

Step 1.  Selection of Business name and type of structure. The name should be unique to stand out in the Competitive market.

Step 2. To Acquire Business Numbers. This number connects the information that customers require to interact with the company.

Step 3. Company Constitution. It consists of the board of directors, investors, shareholders and other partners.

Step 4. IDs and all the information about the Company’s Address, Objective, Shareholders, Partners and Directors.

Step 5. Submission of Application to the New Zealand Companies Office (NZCO). 

Step 6. Go to the Online portal to complete all required forms and paperwork.

Why Register a Company in New Zealand?

It is important to register a company in New Zealand because the registration of the company provides the Company with a legal Identity.

Also, there are many benefits of registering a Company in New Zealand, like

  • Limited Liability: Limited Liability protection to the shareholders of the company.

  • Legal Entity: The company has its own separate legal Identity, and it's not related to its shareholders.

  • Tax Advantages: Low Corporate Tax Rate, Offsetting lower, Imputation of Dividend, Capital Gain and tax exemption.

  • Increment in Credibility: The company’s credibility and professionalism are enhanced by the registration.

Why eStartIndia for Company Registration in New Zealand?

eStartIndia is India’s leading Legal and Business platform, which provides the service to clients in all Legal and Business matters. eStarIndia deals and helps in matters of Legal Documentation, Loans, Trademark & Copyright, Tax Filing, and to start a Business.

To Register a Company in New Zealand, the Firm will provide all the Legal Services like the Company’s Constitution, Registration process and Legal backups for the mishaps. The company needs all the basic and important documents of the Company and its members, such as Partners, Shareholders, and Directors. eStartIndia will guide the Company through the process of registration, and all the details will be thoroughly checked before proceeding through the Process of Registration of the Company by the Firm.

Step 1

Choose a Business Structure- eStartIndia will help you choose your business structure as per your requirements.

Step 2

Name Approval-eStartIndia will apply for company name approval

Step 3

Choose Company office Address -- eStartIndia will help you to provide assistance in getting office address for your Company in New Zealand

Step 4

eStartIndia will help you prepare all documents for company registration in New Zealand

Step 5

Congratulations! Your work is done. You can download your Incorporation certificate and Incorporation kit from your dashboard after company incorporation. We also send your Incorporation kit & certificate on your registered email



FAQs

What are the basic requirements for registering a company in New Zealand?

To Register a Company in New Zealand, one needs to comply with the laws of New Zealand, including the company's office. The basic requirements to incorporate a company in New Zealand are, 

  • Setting up of Online Service Account

  • Selection of company name.

  • Information on the Partners, shareholders and directors of the company and their legal documentation.

  • Company Information and Tax Registration

  • Consent form of the directors and the shareholders.

How can I check if my desired company name is available?

ONECheck from Business.govt.nz is the website that allows one to check whether a company is suitable or potentially available or not.

Can a Foreigner be a director or shareholder of a New Zealand Company?

Yes, In a New Zealand-based company a foreigner can be a Director, but at least one Director must live in New Zealand or Australia.

How long does it take to register a company in New Zealand?

To fully complete the Incorporation procedure in New Zealand it takes up to 20 working days, it includes filing of the incorporation for registration to the submission of the consent form of all the directors and shareholders.

Do I need local Address for my Company in New Zealand?

Yes, to register the company in New Zealand the company must have a physical address beforehand.

What is the cost associated with company registration?
  • The cost of registering a company varies from company to company in New Zealand.

  • Limited Liability Company (LLC): Government fee for online registration with no share capital NZD 105. For online registration with share capital NZD 150.



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