NEW ZEALAND COMPANY FORMATION
New Zealand Company. New Zealand Company Formation. New Zealand Offshore Company.
KGN Services specializes in New Zealand Company Formation and opening bank accounts.
General Information about New Zealand Company
Types of Company for International Trade, Investment & Tax Planning
– New Zealand Limited Liability Company
– New Zealand Limited Partnership
Advantages of New Zealand Company Formation
- Exemption from all local taxes and stamp duty
- Maximum confidentiality and anonymity
- Ease of operation, maintenance and control
- Asset security
- No disclosure or minimum capital requirements
- The minimum number of shareholders is one
- The minimum number of directors is one
- Corporate directors and shareholders are permitted
- Excellent and flexible post-incorporation follow-up services
- No statutory requirement to hold annual general meetings
New Zealand – Overview
Principal Corporate Legislation
The International Companies Act 1981-1982, Limited Liability Company Act 2008.
Type of Law
Common.
Language of Legislation and Corporate Documents
English.
New Zealand: Types of Company
- 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 authorised share capital is 10,000 New Zealand dollars. Minimum paid up share capital is one New Zealand dollar (NZD).
Classes of Share Available
Registered shares, preference shares, redeemable shares and shares with or without voting rights.
Bearer Shares
Not permitted.
Restrictions on Trading
Banking, insurance, assurance, reinsurance, fund management, collective investment schemes, trust management, trusteeship business provision are not permitted.
Registered Office Required
Each New Zealand company must have a Registered Office in the New Zealand.
Directors
A New Zealand company requires a minimum of one director. Director can be of any nationality but at least one director must be a resident of New Zealand.
Shareholders
A New Zealand company requires a minimum of one shareholder.
Publicly Accessible Records
Yes.
Nominee Shareholders and Nominee Directors
Allowed.
Location of Meetings of Directors and Shareholders
Anywhere.
Personal Presence Required
No.
Taxation
0-30%.
Double Taxation Treaty Access
Yes.
Requirements to File Accounts
Yes.
Requirement to File Annual Return
Yes.
Audit Requirements
None.
Language of Name
English.
Restricted Words
Words such as “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 every New Zealand company.
Time to Incorporate
Two weeks.
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New Zealand Limited Partnership
New Zealand Limited Partnership
Share Capital
Not applicable.
Restrictions on Trading
Banking, insurance, assurance, reinsurance, fund management, collective investment schemes, trust management, trusteeship business provision are not permitted.
Registered Office Required
Each New Zealand company must have a Registered Office in the New Zealand.
Managers
A New Zealand Limited Partnership requires a minimum of managers. Manager can be of any nationality but at least one director must be a resident of New Zealand.
Members
A New Zealand Limited Partnership requires a minimum of one member.
Publicly Accessible Records
Yes.
Nominee Members and Nominee Managers
Allowed.
Location of Meetings of Members and Managers
Anywhere.
Personal Presence Required
No.
Taxation
Fiscally transparent.
Double Taxation Treaty Access
None.
Requirements to File Accounts
Yes.
Requirement to File Annual Return
Yes.
Audit Requirements
None.
Language of Name
English.
Restricted Words
Words such as “Assurance”, “Bank”, “Building Society”, “Royal”, “Trust Company”, “Trustee Company” etc. will require justification.
Name of a Company
The words “Limited Partnership” or “LP” must be part of the name of every New Zealand Limited Partnership.
Time to Incorporate
Two weeks.
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Why Choose KGN Services?
We’ve been helping business owners since 1996
Incorporating your business is our focus
We make a complex process fast and easy
We work closely with Companies Registries to guarantee our service
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Services related New Zealand Company
KGN Services provides the following services related New Zealand Company:
- New Zealand Company Formation
- Registered Office and Agent Services in New Zealand
- New Zealand Company Secretarial Services
- Nominee Shareholder / Nominee Director
- Opening of Bank Accounts
- Full New Zealand Company Administration Services
- Mailing Address in New Zealand
- Trademark Registration
- Yacht Registration
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