Before you start a company
Get an overview of how companies are structured, find out about the company records you need to keep, and what's involved when you incorporate with and report to the Companies Office.
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Before you set up a company
Find out more about how companies operate and the decisions you need to make when you set one up.
- Choosing a type of company for your business Find out more about the different types of company structures used in New Zealand.
- Keeping company records You must keep records that show how you operate and manage your company.
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Company meetings
You must follow specific procedures when you run meetings for directors or shareholders.
- Reporting to the Companies Office Find out what you need to report to the Companies Office and when.
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- Incorporating a company Find out what you need to do to incorporate a New Zealand company and the information you need to gather.
Other help topics
Starting a company
Keeping company details up to date
Shares and shareholders
Company directors
Filing annual returns
Complying with the law
Financial reporting
Managing an overseas company in New Zealand
Closing a company
Restoring a company to the register
When your company fails
Managing your online account
Getting support to use the Companies Register
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