New Zealand · Company formation
Review entity options, shareholder and management requirements, then coordinate formation documents and official registration.
This is the number of country and territory entries, not independent company registration jurisdictions. It does not mean all policies, service eligibility or information have been verified. “Basic information compiled” means only that some basic details have been gathered. Check each source, condition and review date.
These are government and official authority fee references for the stated circumstances, not the complete cost. They exclude our service fees and unlisted third-party costs. A full plan follows a review of your needs.
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Service scope
Review entity options, shareholder and management requirements, then coordinate formation documents and official registration.
Original general planning guidance; not destination-specific legal, tax or licensing advice.
Basic conditions
- One director must live in New Zealand, or live in Australia and direct an Australian company.
Required documents
- Prepare director and shareholder consents, company addresses and share allocations.
Process
- Reserve a name, complete the online application and file signed consents.
Official processing time and starting conditions
To be verified
These are government and official authority fee references for the stated circumstances, not the complete cost. They exclude our service fees and unlisted third-party costs. A full plan follows a review of your needs.
Destination official fee overview
This overview includes items from different stages. Refer to each item's name and conditions; inclusion does not mean it is required for this service. Applicable items for this service need manual confirmation.
Name application
Amount excludes GST; New Zealand online company registration. · One-off
New Zealand Companies Office ↗Reviewed:2026-10-16Company incorporation
Amount excludes GST; New Zealand online company registration. · One-off
New Zealand Companies Office ↗Reviewed:2026-10-16Annual return
Amount excludes GST; New Zealand online company registration. · Annual
New Zealand Companies Office ↗Reviewed:2026-10-16