Closing a company
When your company closes down you need to remove it from the register. Your company can be removed if it amalgamates with another company or doesn't file its annual return.
- Before you close your company What you need to do before you apply to remove your company from the Companies Register.
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Removing your company from the register
When you apply to remove your company from the register, our guide can help you complete the process.
- When the Registrar removes your company Find out why the Registrar can remove your company from the Companies Register and how to object.
- How to remove a company from the Overseas Register There are 3 steps you take when you remove the NZ business of an overseas company from the register.
- Objecting to the removal of a company If you object to the removal of a company, you must do it online and within 20 working days.
- Withdrawing an objection You can withdraw your objection to a company being removed from the register online or by email.
- How companies amalgamate The Companies Office administers 2 forms of company amalgamations.
- Before you apply for amalgamation Find out what you need to do before you apply to the Companies Office for an amalgamation.
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Preparing documents for a short-form amalgamation
To apply for a short-form amalgamation you need to prepare resolutions, certificates, notices and consents.
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Preparing documents for a long-form amalgamation
You need to prepare a proposal and other resolutions, certificates, notices and consents.
- Applying for company amalgamations How to file an amalgamation online.
Other help topics
Before you start a company
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
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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