It’s easy to join ANZ
Government resources
Here are some useful resources from the government that may help your business.
Business Advice and Support
Business.govt.nz has information and tools designed specifically for small and
Companies Database
The Companies Office is the official register for all companies in New Zealand. You can search for companies, company directors or shareholders. And if you’re starting a new company, this is where you need to register it:
Business Tax
One thing you can’t avoid, especially as a business owner, is
Patents, Trademarks and Copyright
Intellectual property can be your business’ most valuable asset. To ensure that your ideas and your business are adequately protected, and to find out more about patents, trademarks, copyright and design, head to:
Business Growth
Ministry of Business, Innovation
MBIE offer a range of legal, statistical and economical information resources that aims to support business growth. From information about the New Zealand Venture Investment Fund, to support with becoming an international business, head here:
Statistics New Zealand
Statistic New Zealand offers useful statistical information which can be used to
Market Competition
If you are a business owner, you need to be aware of your rights and responsibilities under the Commerce Act and the Fair Trading Act.
Consumer Laws
To see what your rights and responsibilities are as a business owner towards your consumers, and for advice on how to deal with customer complaints, head to:
Other Government Services
A useful summary of the government agencies and how they can help you and your business is here:
Anti-Spam
The Department of Internal Affairs
The introduction of the Unsolicited Electronic Messages Act (2007) was designed to crack down on spam
Exporting and Importing
New Zealand Trade & Enterprise
New Zealand Trade & Enterprise can guide you on exporting and importing:
New Zealand Customs Service
And for more detailed information on what your responsibilities are for importing goods for business or commercial use, Customs should be able to help you: