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Companies Office 2008 Archive
Important notice regarding availability of online services
To ensure that the Ministry is able to meet the increasing demands of our online services we are upgrading the technology infrastructure.
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Annual return filing changes
As part of a wider shift towards electronic filing the Companies Office will no longer be accepting manually-filed annual returns from 1 July 2008.
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New legislation for limited partnerships
The Limited Partnerships Bill is being introduced to facilitate sustainable growth in New Zealand's venture capital and private equity industries.
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Important information for liquidators and receivers
Changes being introduced by the New Zealand Companies Office will impact on the way liquidators, receivers and company administrators file reports with the Companies Office.
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IRD requests NZ resident individual shareholder IRD numbers
The Inland Revenue Department (IRD) has requested additional information to be provided for the application for either a GST or IRD number during the company incorporation process.
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Important information for liquidators and receivers
Changes being introduced by the New Zealand Companies Office will impact on the way that liquidators, receivers and company administrators file reports with the Companies Office.
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Companies Office launches Limited Partnerships website
Late February saw the launch of the new Limited Partnerships website by the Companies Office.
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Changes to the way you do business with us
The New Zealand Companies Office is committed to providing the New Zealand business community with sustainable, efficient and cost effective company administration.
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Protecting your business name and brand
Many businesses are confused by the difference between company names, trademarks and trading names.
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New Zealand resident individual shareholder IRD numbers now required
As from 8 April 2008, New Zealand (NZ) resident individual shareholders will be required to provide their IRD number to successfully apply for either a company IRD number or register for GST during the incorporation process.
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Companies Office launches podcast service
The Companies Office recently launched the first New Zealand government podcast service.
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Limited Partnerships go live on 2 May 2008
On 2 May 2008 the Limited Partnerships Act 2008 will come into force. The Act has been introduced to promote sustainable growth in New Zealand's venture capital and private equity industries.
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Online annual return service revamped
The Companies Office is introducing changes to the look and feel of the online annual return service.
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Auckland regional training seminar set for Thursday 22 May
The Ministry of Economic Development invites clients located in the wider Auckland region to attend a free training seminar in Central Auckland on Thursday 22 May 2008.
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Graeme Ray Hunter prohibited from managing companies
Graeme Ray Hunter, former director of Nature Chem Laboratories Limited, has been prohibited from acting as a director or in the management of companies for a period of four years and three months.
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Limited Partnerships now available
The Limited Partnerships Act 2008 came into force on 2 May, 2008. The Act was introduced to promote sustainable growth in New Zealand's venture capital and private equity industries.
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Important changes to the way you do business with the Companies Office
From 1 July 2008, it will become mandatory to file certain documents with the Companies Office via our online services.
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Launch of the Companies Office Training Hub
Find out where and when free training and events are on offer in your region.
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More guidance available on company filing requirements
An update to the Companies Office website will provide information to people that will assist them to prepare, audit and file financial statements for entities under the Financial Reporting Amendment Act 2006 (“the Act”).
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Improved annual return service launched
Today the Companies Office launched an improved online annual return service to make it easier for companies to fulfil their annual return obligations.
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Important information for liquidators and receivers
Changes being introduced by the New Zealand Companies Office will impact on the way that Liquidators, Receivers and Company Administrators file reports with the Companies Office.
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Complete the Companies Office Client survey
We would like to know you better so we can ensure we provide you with a service that is relevant to your needs.
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New look and feel for Companies Office website
The Companies Office is introducing changes to the look and feel of the Companies Office website in mid June.
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Auckland regional training seminar set for Thursday 19 June
The Ministry of Economic Development invites clients located in the Auckland region to attend a free training seminar in Auckland CBD on Thursday 19 June 2008.
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Are you ready for mandatory online filing?
The Companies Office is introducing Mandatory Online Filing from 1 July 2008. From this date you will be required to complete the majority of your company administration online.
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Changes to be made to mutual recognition of securities
Changes will soon be made to the way issuers of securities or managed investment schemes can make offers on either side of the Tasman.
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Updating your details as a company director
Updating your director details on the Register can be done via the Companies Office online services. It only takes a matter of minutes.
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Getting the best out of the improved online annual return service
In early May the Companies Office launched an improved online annual return service to increase the ease of fulfilling this obligation.
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Registering financing statements against Limited Partnerships on the PPSR
Limited Partnerships are a new form of partnership introduced on 2 May 2008. Secured parties can register a financing statement against a New Zealand Limited Partnership as the debtor, using the Organisation Type 'Other'.
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Find out where and when free training and events are on offer in your region
The training hub provides information for you to stay informed about training and upcoming events offered by the Ministry of Economic Development in one place.
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Christchurch regional training seminar set for Friday 13 June
The Ministry of Economic Development invites clients located in the Canterbury region to attend a free training seminar in Christchurch on Friday 13 June 2008.
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Hamilton regional training seminar set for Friday 1 August
The Ministry of Economic Development invites clients located in the Hamilton region to attend a free training seminar in Hamilton on Friday 1 August 2008.
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Nelson regional training seminar set for Friday 18 July
The Ministry of Economic Development invites clients located in the Nelson region to attend a free training seminar in Nelson on Friday 18 July 2008.
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Help improve the Companies Office website and go into the draw to win an iPod Shuffle
The Companies Office is looking at ways to improve our website. An important part of this is understanding how to structure the information on the website, so that you can quickly find the information you need.
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Mandatory online filing now in place
On 1 July 2008, it became mandatory for companies to file the majority of their company administration online.
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Companies Office announces changes to filing annual returns
As part of a wider shift towards electronic filing, the Companies Office is no longer accepting manually filed annual returns.
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Companies register hits 500,000
A Wellington company that champions sustainable decommissioning of IT equipment is the 500,000th company to be registered on the Companies Office register.
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Upcoming regional training seminars
The Ministry of Economic Development invites clients to attend upcoming training seminars in Nelson, Wellington, Napier and Hamilton.
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New look and feel for Companies Office website
The Companies Office website has been refreshed to reflect the ongoing commitment of the Companies Office to the provision of improved services and a lower cost of compliance.
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IRD reviews collection of information from companies
The Companies Office is committed to lowering the cost of compliance for New Zealand businesses. As part of this commitment, the Companies Office has been working closely with Inland Revenue to provide a service that enables clients to request an IRD Number and register for GST during the company incorporation process.
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Lawyers and Conveyances Act 2006 now in force
The Lawyers and Conveyances Act 2006 came into force on 1 August 2008. The purpose of the legislation is to maintain public confidence in the provision of legal and conveyancing services.
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Companies Office client survey results now available
Thank you to everyone who took the time to complete the Companies Office client survey. We had a fantastic response with over 720 participants. The objective of the survey was to improve our understanding of our clients, how you use our website and your overall satisfaction with our services.
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Thanks for participating in the Companies Office card sort
Congratulations to Cherie Isherwood of North Shore City who is the winner of an iPod Shuffle drawn at the conclusion of the Companies Office card sort.
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The Companies Office Register that fits in your pocket
The Companies Office has announced the launch of a company search service for internet-enabled mobile phones accessible from http://m.companies.govt.nz.
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Mandatory online filing sees removal of manual processes
Mandatory online filing was introduced on 1 July 2008, which has seen the removal of many of the manual processes that the Companies Office previously supported.
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Information on filing requirements for non-active companies
We have received quite a few queries from clients relating to whether they need to file financial statements for an overseas company, or for a subsidiary of a company or body corporate incorporated outside New Zealand, that is no longer carrying on business in New Zealand.
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Winding up your company?
If your company has ceased to trade, a formal procedure can be completed to have the company removed from the register.
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New Societies and Trusts website coming soon
The Ministry of Economic Development is pleased to announce that a new-look website for Incorporated Societies and Trusts will be launched in October of this year.
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Companies Office introduces improved security for credit card transactions
The Companies Office will soon be introducing a new credit card payment solution to provide increased security and improved itemised invoicing. All credit card transactions will be processed by our new payment solution provider Direct Payment Solutions Limited.
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Request and receive Certificates of Good Standing online
The Companies Office will soon be offering an electronic service enabling you to request a Certificate of Good Standing online.
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Has your company got the right address?
Section 189 of the Companies Act requires a company to keep certain records at its registered office (for example, the share register, minutes of meetings etc).
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New Societies and Trusts website goes live
The Societies and Trusts website now has a new look.
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Search the Companies Register to identify security interests held against companies
By completing a Register Search on the Companies Office website you are able to quickly identify whether or not a company has any security interests registered against it on the Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR).
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Companies Office again named most helpful government agency
For the sixth year running, the Companies Office continues to be at the forefront of both service and innovation, according to the 2008 Business New Zealand/KPMG Compliance Cost Survey.
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Annual returns to be filed online in 2009
In 2009, all annual returns must be filed electronically.
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Christmas holiday hours
The Companies Office and Contact Centre will be closed from 5.00pm Wednesday 24 December 2008 until 8.30am Monday 5 January 2009.
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