Business Set Up Articles
Expert articles and practical legal guides on business set up for new zealand businesses.
Partnership Contract: How to Create a Strong Agreement in New Zealand
A strong partnership contract can prevent costly disputes between founders and business partners. Here is what New Zealand businesses should include
25 April 2026
Selling a Business in New Zealand: Key Legal Steps for Owners
Planning a sale of business in New Zealand? Learn the key legal steps, common mistakes, and what owners should sort out before signing.
25 April 2026
How To Draft An Ordinary Resolution Template For NZ Company Decisions
When you’re running a company in New Zealand, you’ll make plenty of decisions that feel “obvious” in the moment - appointing a director, approving a small share issue, opening a new bank...
25 April 2026
How To Draft A Company Resolution Template In New Zealand
If you’re running a company in New Zealand, you’ll eventually come across a situation where you need to make a formal decision “on the record” - approving a contract, appointing a director,...
25 April 2026Closing Down a Business in New Zealand: Legal Steps for Owners
Closing a business in New Zealand involves more than stopping trade. This guide explains the legal steps owners should take around contracts, leases
24 April 2026
Limited Liability Partnerships in New Zealand: Structure, Registration and Liability
A registered limited liability partnership can suit some New Zealand businesses, but it is not the same as a company or an ordinary partnership. This
24 April 2026
How To Deregister And Restore A Company In New Zealand
Closing a company isn’t always dramatic. Sometimes it’s simply the sensible final step after a project wraps up, a side hustle doesn’t take off, or you’ve restructured and no longer need a...
24 April 2026How To Create an Effective Retainer Agreement in NZ
If you run a small business, you’ve probably had a moment where you thought: “We need help with this, but I don’t want to renegotiate a contract every single time.” That’s exactly...
24 April 2026Annual General Meeting Rules for New Zealand Companies
Not every New Zealand company has to hold an annual general meeting every year, but many still need to deal with annual shareholder business properly
23 April 2026
Directors' Interest Registers in New Zealand: Companies Act Requirements
A practical guide to directors' interest registers in New Zealand, including when disclosure is required under the Companies Act 1993, what to record, and
23 April 2026
How To Change Your Company Name In New Zealand: Step-By-Step Guide
Rebranding can be exciting. Maybe your business has outgrown its original name, you’re expanding into new products, or you’ve realised your current name just doesn’t fit anymore. Whatever the reason, if you...
23 April 2026
How To Close A Sole Trader Business In New Zealand: GST, ACC And IRD
Closing a business can feel just as overwhelming as starting one - especially when you’re a sole trader and your business admin is closely tied to you as a person. If you’re...
23 April 2026
How To Check If An NZBN Is Active
When you’re onboarding a new supplier, signing a service provider, or even just double-checking a customer’s invoicing details, you’ll often see an NZBN listed on emails, quotes, invoices, or websites. But here’s...
23 April 2026
How To Check Business Name Availability And Register A Company In NZ
Coming up with the perfect name for your business can feel like a huge milestone. It’s the thing you’ll put on your website, invoices, social media, proposals, signage, and maybe even a...
22 April 2026
How To Change A Company Constitution In NZ
If your company’s grown (new shareholders, new products, new risk, new funding), your original setup documents might not fit the way you operate anymore. That’s where updating your company constitution can help....
22 April 2026
How To Calculate Issued Share Capital In New Zealand
If you’ve set up a company (or you’re about to), you’ll almost definitely run into the term issued share capital . It’s one of those phrases that sounds accounting-heavy, but the underlying...
22 April 2026
How To Appoint and Remove Company Directors in New Zealand
If you run a small business through a company, directors matter a lot more than many founders realise. They’re the people legally responsible for steering the company, making key decisions, and meeting...
21 April 2026How To Appoint And Remove Company Directors In New Zealand
If you run a company in New Zealand, directors aren’t just “names on the register” - they’re the people who make the big decisions, set strategy, and carry legal responsibilities on the...
21 April 2026How To Add A Company Director In New Zealand
If your business is growing, bringing on a new investor, or you’ve just realised you need extra expertise at the top, you might be looking at how to add a director to...
20 April 2026
How Shopify Works In New Zealand: Legal Considerations For Your Store Setup
Starting an online store can feel like one of the most “doable” ways to get a business off the ground in New Zealand. You can build a site, upload products, connect payments,...
19 April 2026How Much Does A Lawyer Cost In NZ? Typical Fees For Startups
If you’re running a small business or startup, it’s normal to wonder how much a lawyer costs in New Zealand, and when it’s actually worth paying for legal help. The tricky part...
19 April 2026
How Many Shares Can a Company Issue in New Zealand?
If you’re setting up a company in New Zealand (or you’ve already incorporated one), it’s normal to hit a point where you ask: how many shares can a company issue in New...
18 April 2026How Holding Companies Work In New Zealand
When you’re growing a business (or building a few different ones), it’s normal to start thinking: “How do I protect what I’ve built, keep things organised, and set myself up for the...
17 April 2026How Dividends Work In New Zealand: A Legal Guide For Directors
If you run a company in New Zealand, at some point you’ll probably ask: “Can we pay dividends?” or “Should we be paying dividends instead of salaries?” Dividends can be a great...
17 April 2026
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