New Zealand company register search
Free, official, source-cited — updated 2026-06.
Search Company Records in New Zealand
3 free lookups per day. No sign-up required.
How do I search the company register in New Zealand?
The New Zealand company register is maintained by NZBN (https://www.companiesoffice.govt.nz). Search it by company name or registration number to see Company name and number, NZBN (13-digit identifier). Searching the register is free and needs no login.
Step-by-step
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Know which register holds the record
In New Zealand, company records sit on NZBN. Trade directories and aggregator sites are copies — the register is the source of truth.
https://www.companiesoffice.govt.nz - 2
Search by name or registration number
A registration number returns exactly one entity. A name may return several, especially for groups using the same brand across entities.
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Read the register entry, not the marketing page
The register entry shows Company name and number, NZBN (13-digit identifier). That is what a bank, auditor or counterparty will check.
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Keep a dated copy
Register entries change. Save the record with the date you retrieved it, or set up monitoring so you are told when the entry changes.
Frequently asked questions
Is the New Zealand company register free to search?
Yes. Searching NZBN and reading the public entry is free and requires no login. Certified documents may carry an official fee.
Which register is the official one in New Zealand?
NZBN, at https://www.companiesoffice.govt.nz. Anything else republishing New Zealand company data is a copy of that register.
What does a New Zealand register entry show?
Company name and number, NZBN (13-digit identifier). Availability of each field depends on what NZBN publishes.
Do register entries stay accurate?
Only until the company files its next change. Directors, addresses and status can change without notice, which is why a dated copy — or automatic monitoring of the entry — matters for anything contractual.
What is an NZBN?
The New Zealand Business Number (NZBN) is a unique 13-digit identifier assigned to every business entity in NZ. It's designed to simplify business-to-business and business-to-government interactions by providing a single number for identification.
People also ask about search the company register in New Zealand
The exact questions searchers type into Google — answered from the primary source.
Is the New Zealand company register free to search?
Yes. Basic company lookups on the Companies Office / NZBN are free — you can search by company name or registration number, view legal status, registered address and (usually) directors at no cost. Some jurisdictions charge a small fee only for downloading full filed documents.
What is the official New Zealand business registry?
The Companies Office / NZBN is the official public register of companies incorporated in New Zealand. It is operated by the government and is the primary source cited on this page — https://www.companiesoffice.govt.nz.
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