Search and register a company name in New Zealand
The Companies Office is the government agency responsible for the administration of corporate body registers, including the Companies Register. The Companies Office has an electronic register available to the public 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
To find out more about the Companies Office go to NZ Companies Office
To search and register a company in New Zealand go to NZ Search
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Information about patents and trade marks in New Zealand
The iponz website is a New Zealand Government website which provides information on patents, trade marks and designs. You can search the registers, pay renewal fees, file trade mark applications, and find forms and guides on intellectual property in New Zealand.
To find out more about patents and trade marks go to iponz
Government guide to setting up a new business
The New Zealand government business website provides information and tools designed specifically for small and medium-sized businesses, and the people who advise and support them.
On the site there are practical resources and links to information to help business owners and managers start, manage, grow or exit their businesses, and deal with the day-to-day challenges they face.
To find out more go to the NZ government business website
Government business grants
If you’re looking for a grant to start your business, it’s best to warn you upfront that business grants from government or other organisations are few and far between. Where they do exist, they’re generally geared towards research and development (R&D), and businesses with an established track record – and often require an equal (50/50) investment from the business owner.
To find out more about grants go to the NZ government business website
Getting ready to export
To help you get started in business for the first time, or to help your business get ready to export, New Zealand Trade and Enterprise provides a range of information, support and references to other government resources.
To find out more about exporting go to the nzte website
Local council support and networking
Most of the major local councils have a range of business support and networking programs. It’s always worthwhile contacting your council to see if they can provide you business with assistance in getting started, and once up and running, providing ongoing network opportunities.
Below are links to some of the New Zealand’s major council services:
