New Zealand Company Formation

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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