NEW ZEALAND INCORPORATION
New Zealand Company. New Zealand Incorporation of Companies. New Zealand Offshore Companies.
KGN Services specializes in establishing New Zealand companies and opening bank accounts.
General information about New Zealand Companies
Business types for international trade, investment and tax planning
– New Zealand Limited Liability Company
– New Zealand Limited Partnership
Benefits of New Zealand Company Formation
- Exemption from all local taxes and stamp duty
- Maximum confidentiality and anonymity
- Easy operation, maintenance and control
- Active security
- No information or minimum capital requirement
- The minimum number of shareholders is one
- The minimum number of directors is one
- Company directors and shareholders are permitted
- Excellent and flexible follow-up services after incorporation
- No statutory requirement to hold annual general meetings
New Zealand – Overview
Main company legislation
The International Companies Act 1981-1982, Limited Liability Company Act 2008.
Type of law
Ordinary.
Legislative language and corporate documents
English.
New Zealand: Business Types
- New Zealand Limited Liability Company
New Zealand Limited Partnership
New Zealand Limited Liability Company
New Zealand Limited Partnership
New Zealand Limited Liability Company
New Zealand Limited Liability Company
Share capital
Standard authorized share capital is NZ$10,000. The minimum paid-up share capital is one New Zealand dollar (NZD).
Available share classes
registered shares, preference shares, redeemable shares and shares with or without voting rights.
Bearer shares
Not allowed.
Restrictions on trade
Banking, insurance, assurance, reinsurance, fund management, collective investment schemes, trust management, trusteeship are not permitted.
Registered domicile required
Every New Zealand company must have a registered office in New Zealand.
Directors
A New Zealand company requires at least one director. Director can be of any nationality, but at least one director must be resident in New Zealand.
Shareholders
A New Zealand company requires at least one shareholder.
Publicly available records
Yes.
Nominee shareholders and nominee directors
Allowed.
Location of board and shareholder meetings
Everywhere.
Personal presence required
None.
Taxation
0-30%.
Access to double taxation
Yes.
Requirements for registration of accounts
Yes.
Requirement to submit an annual statement
Yes.
Revision requirements
None.
The language of the name
English.
Limited Words
Words like “Assurance”, “Bank”, “Building Society”, “Royal”, “Trust Company”, “Trustee Company”, etc. will require justification.
Name of a company
The words “Limited” or “Ltd” must be part of the name of any New Zealand company.
Time to incorporate
Two weeks.
New Zealand LLC formation fees
New Zealand Limited Partnership
New Zealand Limited Partnership
Share capital
Not usable.
Restrictions on trade
Banking, insurance, assurance, reinsurance, fund management, collective investment schemes, trust management, trusteeship are not permitted.
Registered domicile required
Every New Zealand company must have a registered office in New Zealand.
Managers
A New Zealand Limited Partnership requires a minimum number of managers. The director can be of any nationality, but at least one director must be resident in New Zealand.
Members
A New Zealand Limited Partnership requires a minimum of one member.
Publicly available records
Yes.
Nominated members and nominated managers
Allowed.
Location of meetings for members and managers
Everywhere.
Personal presence required
None.
Taxation
Fiscally transparent.
Access to double taxation
None.
Requirements for registration of accounts
Yes.
Requirement to submit an annual statement
Yes.
Revision requirements
None.
The language of the name
English.
Limited Words
Words like “Assurance”, “Bank”, “Building Society”, “Royal”, “Trust Company”, “Trustee Company”, etc. will require justification.
Name of a company
The words “Limited Partnership” or “LP” must form part of the name of any New Zealand Limited Partnership.
Time to incorporate
Two weeks.
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New Zealand LP registration fees
Why choose KGN Services?
We have been helping business owners since 1996
Incorporating your company is our focus
We make a complex process quick and easy
We work closely with business registries to guarantee our service
Fastest Offshore Companies and Accounts – Most Competitive Rates Worldwide
Services related to New Zealand Company
KGN Services provides the following services related to New Zealand Company:
- New Zealand Company Formation
- Registered office and agent services in New Zealand
- New Zealand Company Secretarial Services
- Nominated shareholder / Nominated director
- Opening bank accounts
- Full New Zealand Company Administration Services
- Postal address in New Zealand
- Trademark registration
- Yacht registration
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Requirement to submit an annual statement
