Put the right resolutions in place for key company actions

That depends on the type of decision being made and what your existing company documents require. Common examples include issuing shares, approving changes in governance, documenting director decisions, or recording shareholder approval for a significant step. In some cases, board approval is enough. In others, shareholder approval is also needed. Part of this service is working out the correct document path for the action you are taking, so the paperwork matches the company's structure rather than relying on a generic precedent.

We usually need the company name and details, the decision being approved, who the current directors and shareholders are, and any existing constitution or shareholder agreement that affects approvals. If the resolutions relate to shares, we may also need details about the proposed issue, transfer or ownership change. Completion steps can depend on the company records and any existing shareholder arrangements, so incomplete or inconsistent records can affect what needs to be prepared and in what order.

Once we have the key details, we assess what approvals and documents are likely to be needed for the specific company action. We then prepare the relevant resolutions and provide instructions on execution and record-keeping. Where the matter involves sequencing, such as one approval needing to happen before another step, we explain that clearly. This service is about the paperwork and process for the stated decision. It is not full transaction management, so if a broader deal is underway, other legal work may need to sit alongside the resolutions.

Yes. Delays often come from missing company records, uncertainty about who must approve the decision, or existing shareholder arrangements that add extra consent steps. If the company's records are outdated, the first step may be confirming what is currently on file before finalising the resolutions. Completion may also depend on corporate records and approvals being available when needed. We can help identify the likely sequence, but third-party actions and internal sign-off timing are outside Sprintlaw's control.

Often yes, but the answer depends on how much additional work is needed. If records are incomplete, inconsistent, or missing key approvals from earlier steps, there may be extra work before fresh resolutions can be prepared safely. Likewise, a more complex restructure may require more than a standard set of resolutions, especially where there are multiple entities, changing ownership positions, or existing shareholder rights to consider. We can review the position and let you know whether the fixed-fee service is suitable or whether a broader scope is needed.

Submit an enquiry on this page or click 'Get started'. One of our legal consultants will review it within 1 business day and get in touch to understand what you need.

Your consultant will then email you a fixed-fee quote setting out the cost, scope and timing. If you're happy with it, you can accept the quote and sign our engagement letter online.

Once you've accepted, one of our Australian-qualified lawyers will work with you to complete your project. They'll contact you by email or phone if they need anything.

Sprintlaw works on fixed-fee pricing wherever possible, so you can review the scope and cost before you decide whether to proceed. For the Board And Shareholder Resolutions Pack service, pricing starts from $900.00.

After you enquire, a legal consultant will confirm what is included, the expected timing and whether any extra work is needed before you engage us.

We work online, so we can help wherever you are in New Zealand. Our team works remotely, mainly from Australia.

Your work is done by our Australian-qualified lawyers, who hold Australian practising certificates and specialise in business law. None of them are New Zealand lawyers or hold a New Zealand practising certificate.

Sprintlaw NZ Limited is a legal consultancy, not a law firm, and is not regulated by the New Zealand Law Society. We don't act in court or tribunal matters, conveyancing (including leases and business sales) or other reserved areas of work. Communications with Sprintlaw are unlikely to be protected by legal professional privilege. We still keep everything confidential under our engagement letter.