New Zealand Company Search by Name

New Zealand company search by nameTo search New Zealand companies by name, enter the name (or the first part of it) into the search box. Matches are returned from NZBN with Company name and number, NZBN (13-digit identifier), Incorporation date and status, Registered office. Name search is free and needs no account.Steps

Enter the company name Type the trading or legal name. You do not need the full name — the first distinctive word is usually enough.

Narrow ambiguous matches Common names return several entities. Use the registered address, incorporation date, or entity type (Limited Company (Ltd), Look-Through Company (LTC), Limited Partnership (LP)) to identify the right one.

Open the matching record Each result links to a full record showing Company name and number, NZBN (13-digit identifier), Incorporation date and status, Registered office.

Cross-check against NZBN For KYC or contract files, confirm the record against the primary source at https://www.companiesoffice.govt.nz.

Frequently asked questionsCan I search New Zealand companies by name for free?Yes. Name search against NZBN is free and requires no account. Certified extracts and filed documents may carry a fee on the official register.What if I only know part of the company name?Partial name search works — enter the distinctive part and review the matches. Adding the city or entity type helps when the name is common.What does a New Zealand company search return?Each record shows Company name and number, NZBN (13-digit identifier), Incorporation date and status, Registered office, sourced from NZBN.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.Source: NZBNLast verified: 2026-06-01