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What is the company registry in New Zealand?
The New Zealand Companies Office
Companies Office, Private Bag 92061, Victoria Street West, Auckland 1142, New Zealand
About New Zealand
The New Zealand Companies Registry is located in Auckland and was founded in 1860.
New Zealand is an island country in the southwestern Pacific Ocean. The main language of New Zealand is English which is spoken by 95.4% of the population with other languages such as Samoan and Māori spoken by a small percentage. The local currency is the New Zealand dollar (NZD). The population of New Zealand is over 5.47 million.
New Zealand Economy
The Real GDP in New Zealand is in the region of $255.026 billion with a GDP per capita of $48,800. New Zealand economy growth has been bolstered by tourism, services, construction, and private consumption. The leading export commodities for New Zealand are milk, beef, wood, sheep and goat meat, butter.
Main Trading Partners of New Zealand
The leading export and import partners for New Zealand are:
Exports: China 28%, Australia 11%, US 11%, Japan 6%, South Korea 4%
Imports: China 21%, Australia 14%, US 8%, South Korea 7%, Singapore 6%
New Zealand Certificate of Incorporation
The New Zealand Certificate of Incorporation is issued by the local company register and we can provide a copy of this company incorporation certificate where available. A certificate of incorporation is a legal document that proves a company is registered with the local register and has met all the requirements to do so.
New Zealand Certificate of Good Standing
The certificate of Good standing is issued by the local New Zealand company registry. A Certificate of Good Standing (CGS) is an official document that confirms a company's legal compliance and good standing. The availability and information provided on the certificate of good standing will vary for each jurisdiction.
Reasons to obtain company documents
An extract from the New Zealand register can be used for many reasons including:
Background checks on potential New Zealand customers / suppliers
Litigation claims
Check potential employers
Wills and Probate
Regulation for New Zealand Company Register
There are regulations for all company registers and in New Zealand the relevant laws are:
1993 Companies Act, 2009 Business Law
What information is free to view at New Zealand Company Registry?
In some jurisdictions certain information is free to view and in New Zealand the following information can be viewed free of charge:
New Zealand Full legal name (and former names)
New Zealand Registration number and date
New Zealand Contact details
New Zealand Type of business
New Zealand Reports
New Zealand Current status (active/inactive)
New Zealand Main activities
New Zealand Directors and shareholders
Do you need to register / sign up at the New Zealand Company Registry?
Yes you need to sign up at the local New Zealand register to order, obtain and download registered documents.
Number of Registered Companies in New Zealand
There are over 1,550,000 companies registered in New Zealand.
Types of Companies in New Zealand
Businesses in New Zealand can be setup with several different types of companies which include:
Limited Liability Company
Public Company
Joint Venture
Trust company
Sole trader / Partnership
Can you order a New Zealand Apostille Certificate?
Yes, New Zealand agreed to the 1961 Hague Convention Abolishing the Requirement of Legalisation for Foreign Public Documents. Therefore, New Zealand accepts the Apostille Certificate for New Zealand Company Registry Search Documents in place of any further legalisation process.
New Zealand signed up to the Hague Convention on 22nd November 2001.
What is the language(s) of the New Zealand Company Registry?
The New Zealand Company Register is in English language only.
New Zealand Embassies, high commissions and consulates
New Zealand has 49 embassies and high commissions abroad, as well as 75 consulates and four other representations.
Wellington, the capital of New Zealand, hosts 49 embassies and high commissions, and in addition there are a total of 110 consulates and another three representations located in New Zealand.
New Zealand Site Visits
Our network of global private investigators / process severs means we offer site visits throughout all of New Zealand. Our local partner is based in Auckland which enables us to do site visits throughout all of New Zealand including Papakura, Christchurch, Horowhenua and Wellington. Our agents can make discreet enquiries at the location to confirm if company currently trades at the address and take photographs along with any other special requests.
New Zealand Country Rating
The current bond ratings for New Zealand from the major credit bureau(s) is listed below. Rating factors include the current account balance, debt payment history and timeliness, banking and financial operations, future economic outlook, and national economic strength.
New Zealand Moody's rating: Aaa (first obtained in 2002)
New Zealand Standard & Poors rating: AA (first obtained in 2011)
New Zealand Debt Collection
Creditreform provides an New Zealand Debt Collection service on a No Win No Fee basis. All debts are pursued by our local office/partner in the country/jurisdiction where the debtor is located including New Zealand.
New Zealand Skip Tracing
We provide private investigation services for all countries/jurisdictions including New Zealand. Our specialist New Zealand skip tracing service operates through our network of PI agents worldwide where we can trace individuals current addresses.
New Zealand Business Credit Reports
Creditreform provides New Zealand Business Credit reports on all companies and businesses registered in New Zealand. The report will include all available information and a credit rating/score. To request a recent sample credit report please contact us.
New Zealand Company Document Agency FAQs
1. What documents/extracts are available in New Zealand?
The extracts / documents available will vary depending on the jurisdiction and company type. If you can provide details on the company we can check availability to confirm what extracts are available and provide quote.
2. What is the difference between a company extract and a credit report?
A company extract provides official information/documentation which can include where available such as a company's registration, directors, and share capital. A credit report provides information about a company's finances, ownership and credit worthiness.
3. Is shareholder information available in New Zealand?
The availability of shareholder information depends on the jurisdiction, company type and local legislation.
4. Are financial statements available in New Zealand?
Financial information is usually required to be filed at the local register but is not always publicly available. Financial information is more publicly available in Europe compared to other regions globally where there is not always a legal requirement.
5. What is the cost to obtain company extracts?
The cost of obtaining company extracts varies depending on the jurisdiction, access to the local register and the delivery speed required. We will always provide a no obligation quote before proceeding.
6. What is the delivery time to obtain company documents?
The delivery time to obtain company documents depends on the jurisdiction and access to the local register. We will always provide the documents by email where possible to speed up delivery.