The New Zealand Companies Register records companies, while the NZBN identifies a wider range of businesses. The Companies Office operates the corporate register within the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment. The two identifiers should be linked in a due diligence file without treating them as interchangeable.
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A business name printed on packaging can belong to a registered company, a sole trader or another organisation. Search the proposed contracting party before relying on the brand. If the available NZBN record describes a different business type, choose the relevant source instead of forcing the result into a company profile.
The NZBN covers businesses beyond incorporated companies. Confirm the business type and relevant register.
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Company number and New Zealand Business Number (NZBN)
A registered company has a company number; the separate NZBN is a 13-digit business identifier used across multiple business types.
| Document | What it shows |
|---|---|
| Company register record | Legal name, company number, status, registered addresses and director and shareholder information recorded for the entity. |
| Incorporation and filed documents | Formation documents and subsequent filings available on the Companies Register, with their filing dates. |
| Financial statements, where filed | Accounts for entities subject to financial reporting and filing requirements; an ordinary company search does not guarantee public accounts. |
A registered company has a company number; the separate NZBN is a 13-digit business identifier used across multiple business types.
No. Registered particulars and public ownership disclosures have limits. Trace corporate holders and obtain supporting ownership or control evidence where the accessible records leave gaps.
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