New Zealand Resident Company Formation
New Zealand is a sovereign island country in the southwestern Pacific Ocean. The country geographically comprises two main landmasses – the North Island, and the South Island – and around 600 smaller islands. New Zealand Resident Company is an integral part of its thriving economy. New Zealand is situated some 1,500 km (900 mi) east of Australia across the Tasman Sea and roughly 1,000 km (600 mi) south of the Pacific island areas of New Caledonia, Fiji, and Tonga.
New Zealand is a wealthy country, with a relatively high GDP per capita and a relatively low rate of poverty. Since the 1980s, New Zealand has transformed from an agrarian, regulated economy to a more industrialized, free market economy that can compete globally. Since 1984, government subsidies including for agriculture have been eliminated, import regulations have been liberalized, exchange rates have been freely floated, controls on interest rates, wages, and prices have been removed and marginal rates of taxation reduced. New Zealand Resident Company plays a significant role in this economic transformation.
New Zealand has a modern, developed economy and a high standard of living. The main export industries are agriculture, horticulture, fishing, and forestry. Major export partners are Australia, US, Japan, China, and Germany. New Zealand Resident Company benefits from these thriving export sectors. Having well-developed communication, business, and commercial infrastructure, New Zealand offers a high standard of professional services for business purposes. The legal and banking professions are also of a high level, making New Zealand Resident Company management more efficient.
New Zealand Limited Liability Companies (LLCs) are not considered as offshore companies. Instead, they are recognized as New Zealand Resident Companies with their own set of rules and regulations.
There are several types of companies available in New Zealand, the most popular are LLC (Companies limited by shares), Limited Partnerships, and LTC (Look-Through Company). New Zealand Resident Company formation can take any of these forms depending on the business’s needs and objectives.
New Zealand Resident Company registration is a straightforward process, and it offers various advantages for businesses looking to operate within the country.
Taxation for New Zealand Resident Companies is based on their worldwide income, making it important for businesses to understand the tax implications of operating as a resident company in New Zealand.
New Zealand Resident Companies are subject to the regulatory framework of the New Zealand government, ensuring transparency and accountability in their operations.
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Advantages of New Zealand Resident Company:
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Summary of New Zealand Resident Company and main characteristics:
General Information | |
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Type of company | Limited Liability Company (LLC) |
Corporate Legislation | The Companies Act, 1993, Limited Partnerships Act 2008 as amended Legal system: Common Law |
Taxation | Standard Corporation Tax – 28%. A New Zealand company is taxable on its worldwide income. Tax on Dividends for foreigners – 0%, on certain conditions; Standard GST (similar to VAT) rate – 15% |
Currency | New Zealand dollar (NZD) |
Paid up capital requirement | No paid up capital required |
Time zone | GMT (UTC) +12, GMT (UTC) +13 |
Directors | |
Minimum no. required | 1, individual |
Local Director required | Yes, at least one Director must be a resident of New Zealand, other Directors may be from any legal jurisdiction (can provided by Consil Formation) |
Location of Meetings | Anywhere |
Shareholders | |
Minimum no. required | 1 |
Location of Meetings | Anywhere |
Company Secretary | |
Required | Optional |
Local Secretary required | The secretary cannot be the same person with director |
Registered office required | Yes, local |
Share Capital | |
Standard Currency | NZD($) |
Standard Authorized Capital | NZD 10,000 |
Minimum paid up capital | 1 NZD |
Accounting Requirements | |
Preparation of accounts | Required every year (can be completed by Consil Formation) |
Requirement for audit | No, but in certain conditions may be required |
Accounts public accessible | Yes |
Requirement to file Annual Return | Yes |
Further Information | |
Bearer shares | No |
Confidentiality | Yes |
Nominee services | Available |
Need to travel | No |
Apostille | Yes, Hague Convention 1961 |
Owners | Individuals or Corporate |
Register your New Zealand Resident Company
- Document Notarization per document: € 120
- Bundle of documents Notarization: € 150
- Document Apostillation per document: € 180
- Bundle of documents Apostillation: € 130