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    How do I look up a company by its registration number in New Zealand?

    Use the exact NZBN with its issuing jurisdiction or register on NZBN. Compare the returned legal name and identifier. A valid-looking number does not guarantee a result: coverage, formatting, access and source availability affect the lookup.

    Step-by-step

    1. 1

      Find the NZBN on the paperwork

      The NZBN normally appears on invoices, contracts, the website footer or official correspondence. It is the number counterparties are required to quote.

    2. 2

      Search the NZBN

      Preserve leading zeros, letters, court and jurisdiction information. Follow the source's documented format rather than removing meaningful parts to force a match.

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      Confirm the returned entity

      Check the legal name on the returned record matches the name on your paperwork. A mismatch between quoted number and quoted name is a serious warning sign.

    4. 4

      Verify at NZBN

      For anything contractual, confirm the number against the primary source at https://www.companiesoffice.govt.nz.

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    Frequently asked questions

    What is a NZBN in New Zealand?

    It is the identifier NZBN assigns to a registered entity. It stays with the entity even if the trading name changes, which makes it the reliable way to track a company over time.

    Is a NZBN lookup free?

    LemReveal's basic lookup is free where supported. Check NZBN's official access rules for the record or document required.

    What if the NZBN returns no result?

    Check the format, issuing jurisdiction, coverage and source availability. Preserve meaningful prefixes and leading zeros. An unavailable source is not a confirmed absence; ask the counterparty to clarify the identifier.

    Should I use the NZBN or the company name?

    The NZBN. Names are duplicated across entities within a group; the number is unique to one entity.

    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 look up a company by its registration number 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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