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Register Your Business in New Zealand or the U.S.

New Zealand customers have more than one option for setting up a new business. CorpAmerica can help you register your new corporation or Limited Liability Company (LLC) in any state in the United States. We can also help you set up a business in New Zealand.

To set up your new business in a U.S. state, complete our online order form. You can contact us in the United States at 302-636-5448 for assistance with registering a company in New Zealand. We require a US $100 deposit to send you the paperwork, requirements, and fee breakdown for a New Zealand filing.

Characteristics of New Zealand Companies

Keep the following requirements in mind when placing an order to set up a New Zealand business:

Companies register with the Companies Office.
Directors and officers do not need to live in New Zealand.
Your New Zealand company must maintain an agent for service of process located in New Zealand. Also known as a "Registered Agent," the agent receives and forwards legal documents ("service of process") on behalf of the company.
If 25 percent of the directors reside outside New Zealand, the Companies Office classifies the business as an overseas company. These companies file financial statements with their annual returns.

To place an order, contact us today at 302-636-5448.

Interested in Forming a U.S. Business?

CorpAmerica can help. We offer:

Assistance with setting up a new company in Delaware or any other state
Regular mail forwarding service through a private mailbox
Assistance with filing annual reports and Franchise Tax

Frequently Asked Questions

1. Should I incorporate my New Zealand business in the United States or in New Zealand?

A legal or tax advisor can provide you with specific advice about your situation. Keep in mind that the process differs for each country. You can place an order online to set up a new business in the United States. However, you will need to place a New Zealand order by phone. Call us at 302-636-5448 to provide the nonrefundable US$100 deposit.

2. How do I form a branch or subsidiary company in the United States for my New Zealand company?

Our customers usually create a new corporation or Limited Liability Company (LLC) in a U.S. state. Then they designate the branch or subsidiary relationship in their company's internal records. Many customers use the stock or membership certificates included in our compliance kits to issue ownership in the new business to a parent company.

3. Can my New Zealand company register to do business in a U.S. state?

Yes, provided your New Zealand company meets U.S. state filing requirements. CorpAmerica can assist with the process of registering a company to do business in a U.S. state, known as "qualification."

4. Where can I learn more about U.S. taxes for international businesses?

You can find more information about this subject on the Internal Revenue Service's Tax Information for International Businesses page.

5. How can I find online resources for companies doing business in New Zealand?

Visit the Web sites for the Companies Office, Intellectual Property Office of New Zealand, and Inland Revenue for more information.