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New Zealand · Company formation

Review entity options, shareholder and management requirements, then coordinate formation documents and official registration.

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Review entity options, shareholder and management requirements, then coordinate formation documents and official registration.

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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.

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Name application

Amount excludes GST; New Zealand online company registration. · One-off

New Zealand Companies Office ↗Reviewed:2026-10-16
NZD 10.00

Company incorporation

Amount excludes GST; New Zealand online company registration. · One-off

New Zealand Companies Office ↗Reviewed:2026-10-16
NZD 118.74

Annual return

Amount excludes GST; New Zealand online company registration. · Annual

New Zealand Companies Office ↗Reviewed:2026-10-16
NZD 49.74
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