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The following are some of the most frequently asked questions about New Zealand Company Formation:
How long does it take to incorporate a New Zealand company?
How difficult is it to open a corporate bank account for a New Zealand company?
Am I required to visit New Zealand to incorporate a company there?
What is the minimum number of directors required for a New Zealand company?
Is a resident director required?
What is the minimum number of shareholders required for a New Zealand company?
Can my company be 100% foreign-owned?
Are shareholder/director details available for public viewing?
What are the minimum capital requirements for a New Zealand company?
Is a New Zealand company required to submit an annual tax return and/or financial statements?
How much tax does a New Zealand Company pay?
Does a New Zealand company benefit from Double Taxation treaties?
How long does it take to incorporate a New Zealand company?
Registering a New Zealand company is quick, taking only two weeks.
How difficult is it to open a corporate bank account for a New Zealand company?
It is straightforward to open a corporate bank account in New Zealand.
Am I required to visit New Zealand to incorporate a company there?
No. Healy Consultants can legally incorporate your New Zealand company without you needing to travel.
What is the minimum number of directors required for a New Zealand company?
Under statutory regulations, a New Zealand company requires a minimum of one director. Corporate directors are not permitted.
Is a resident director required?
A New Zealand company does not require a resident director.
What is the minimum number of shareholders required for a New Zealand company?
A minimum of one shareholder is required.
Can my company be 100% foreign-owned?
Yes.
Are shareholder/director details available for public viewing?
Yes.
What are the minimum capital requirements for a New Zealand company?
A New Zealand does not need minimum capital requirements.
Is a New Zealand company required to submit an annual tax return and/or financial statements?
A New Zealand company is obliged to submit an annual tax return and/or financial statements. It is also required to have its accounts audited.
How much tax does a New Zealand Company pay?
A New Zealand Company is liable to pay a corporation tax of 33% on income sourced in New Zealand. However, if properly structured, a New Zealand Company pays no tax on income derived in New Zealand.
Does a New Zealand company benefit from Double Taxation treaties?
New Zealand has signed Double Taxation Treaties with several countries, including Australia, Canada, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Ireland, Italy, Japan, the Netherlands, Norway, Russia, Singapore, South Africa, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan, the UAE and the USA.
Contact Us
For more information on any of our New Zealand corporate services, e-mail email@healyconsultants.com or telephone us at (+65) 6735 0120.
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