"Thank you so much your system is very quick and easy to use. I recommend Company Formation Specialists to anybody living overseas who wants to start their New Zealand business."
 
Tony, Australia.

Overseas Customers
Thank you for visiting Company Formation Specialists Limited. We can help you form a limited liability company in New Zealand.

 

Welcome to Company Formation Specialists Limited

We are a leading provider of company formation and registration services in New Zealand. We form companies for individuals, accountants and lawyers from New Zealand and around the world. With our four-step, easy, online registration system we will incorporate your company under the Companies Act 1993 and send you a complete company package with everything you need to start business in New Zealand and comply with the law.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  1. Who can form a company in New Zealand?
  2. I am not a New Zealand Resident. Can I form a company?
  3. I do not have an address in New Zealand. Can I form a company?
  4. How do I form a company in New Zealand?
  5. How much does it cost to form a New Zealand company?
  6. What methods of payment do you accept?
  7. What will I receive when I register a New Zealand company with Company Formation Specialists Limited?

1. Who can form a company in New Zealand?
Anybody can form a company provided they are not:

  • an undischarged bankrupt
  • under 18
  • prohibited for any other reason under the Companies Act or the Protection of Personal and Property Rights Act.

2. I am not a New Zealand Resident. Can I form a company?
Yes. You do not need to be New Zealand citizen or resident to form a company in New Zealand.

3. I do not have an address in New Zealand. Can I form a company?
Yes. If you do not have an address in New Zealand we can act as your registered physical address within New Zealand. We will forward mail that we receive to your international address (only official company related mail - not be to be used for commercial purposes).

4. How do I form a company in New Zealand?
It is easy to form a company. You can apply online in as little as 5 minutes. Select the appropriate option below to apply.

5. How much does it cost to form a company?
The fee for company formation is $399 NZD (including GST and delivery). If you do not have an address in New Zealand we can act as your registered physical address for an additional fee of $225 NZD (including GST) per annum.

6. What methods of payment do you accept?
We accept payment by direct credit, credit card, or cheque.

7. What will I receive?
You will receive the following:

1. Certificate of Incorporation
This is the founding document of your company.

2. Comprehensive Company Folder
All companies are required to produce a variety of company records under the Companies Act 1993. Many companies offer company registration, however, if they do not provide you with the mandatory company registers your company will be operating illegally and you could face fines of up to $10,000!

The company folder you will receive from Company Formation Specialists complies with the statutory register requirements of the Companies Act 1993. It should be kept at the Registered Office of your company. Our company folder is one of the most comprehensive available so you can start your business with confidence.

All documents are personalised with your company name and number, and are organised in a professional, corporate folder, facilitating easy access to your documents.

  1. Certificate of Incorporation
    This is the founding document of your company.
  2. Company Constitution
    This optional document outlines how your company will be organised. It is prepared by CCH New Zealand Limited, A WoltersKluwer Company. CCH are the preferred supplier of tax and company law information to Inland Revenue.
  3. Company Minutes
    We will prepare the opening minutes for your company (required by law). We will also provide you with blank forms so that you can easily and professionally record the minutes of all future directors' and shareholders' meetings.
  4. Sample Resolutions
    Sample resolutions are provided if you decide that you do not wish to hold annual meetings or appoint auditors. 
  5. Company Registers
    You will receive company registers required by the Companies Act 1993:
    1. Location Registers
      Registered Office, Address for Service, Address for Communication
    2. Share Registers
      Register of Share Transactions, Register of Shares Issued and Payments Made, Register of Share Transfers, Share Register, Register of Share Certificates Issued, Share Certificates
    3. Register of Directors
    4. Directors' Interests Register
      Directors' Interests Register - General Disclosure of Interest, Directors' Interests Register - Specific Disclosure of Interest, Disclosure of Information, Acquisition or Disposition of Relevant Interest, Disclosure of Share Dealings by Directors on Reregistration, Payments or Benefits Received by Directors, Register of Directors' Certificates
    5. Other Registers
      Directors' and Employees' Indemnity and Insurance, Register of Charges, Register of Documents Sealed, Register of Documents Executed Equivalent to Deeds, Register of Statements of Rights Issued.

3. Registration with Inland Revenue
We will help you get to grips with your tax obligations. You will receive the appropriate Inland Revenue forms for IRD number application, GST registration, and employer registration. A prepaid envelope is included.

  1. IRD number application
    When setting up in business you need an IRD number. This number is an 8 digit number which then becomes your business identification number the IRD know you by.
  2. GST registration
    You must register for GST if you expect your turnover (sales and income) to be more than $60,000. But there are good reasons to register for GST even if your turnover is under $60,000. The most important is that you will be able to claim back the GST on all your business expenses that have a GST component.
  3. Employer registration
    As soon as you start employing one or more people, you must register as an employer.

4. Information CD for Company Directors
This CD will help provide you with the information you need to run your business smartly and effectively.

  1. Getting started
  2. Marketing
  3. Managing your finances
  4. Taxation
  5. Maintaining your company records
  6. Getting help

 

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