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    Step 1: Prepare Necessary Information

    (- https://companies-register.companiesoffice.govt.nz/help-centre/starting-a-company/incorporating-a-company/)

    Company Details:

    • Need the company structure and details such as the company name, registered office address, and address for service. 

    Director and Shareholder Details:

    • Need information about the directors and shareholders, including full names, addresses, and contact details email id.  

    Step 2: Choose a Company Name

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    Check Name Availability:

    Use the Companies Register to ensure your desired name is available.

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    Reserve the Name:

    Once you find an available name, you can reserve it through the Companies Office website.

    Step 3: Register Your Company Online

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    Create an Account:

    Sign up for an account on the New Zealand Companies Office website.

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    Complete the Online Form:

    Fill in the online registration form with the reserved company name, addresses, and details of the directors and shareholders.

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    Incorporation Fee:

    Pay the registration fee (as of 2024, it is NZD 105 including GST).

    Step 4: Receive a Certificate of Incorporation

    Confirmation:

    • Once the registration is approved, you will receive a Certificate of Incorporation.  

    NZBN:

    • Your company will automatically be assigned a New Zealand Business Number (NZBN).  

    Step 5: Register for Taxes

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    Inland Revenue (IRD):

    Register your company for an IRD number.

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    Goods and Services Tax (GST):

    If your company’s turnover is expected to exceed NZD 60,000 per year, you need to register for GST.

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    Employer Taxes:

    If you plan to hire employees, register for PAYE (Pay As You Earn) and other relevant employer taxes.

    Step 6: Comply with Other Legal Requirements

    Company Constitution:

    • While not mandatory, adopting a company constitution can provide clarity on how the company will be governed.

    Financial Reporting:

    • Maintain accurate financial records and prepare annual financial statements.

    Annual Return:

    • File an annual return with the Companies Office, providing updated information about your company.

    Step 7: Open a Bank Account

    • Open a business bank account in your company’s name to manage its finances.