Dmitri Mihhailov
General Partner
Leads Prifinance's corporate practice and oversees client engagements, with senior expertise in international company structuring and bank-account setup.
Register a company in New Zealand
- a first-world 0% LP.Company registration in New Zealand gives international founders a remotely established Limited Partnership in one of the world’s most trusted corporate jurisdictions. The LP is fiscally transparent: with non-resident partners and foreign-source income, New Zealand generally has nothing to tax at entity level. The structure combines first-world documentation, minimal public filings and a jurisdiction that compliance teams recognise without the baggage of a traditional offshore centre.
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New Zealand · at a glance
Legal formLP · Limited Partnership
Time to set up1-2 weeks
Tax for non-residents0% - transparent entity
Min. capitalNo minimum
Public accountsNone for foreign-only LPs
Remote setupYes - fully online
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New Zealand in brief
One of the cleanest corporate flags in the southern hemisphere.
New Zealand spent years near the top of international rankings for ease of doing business and anti-corruption, supported by an online Companies Office, courts rooted in English common law and a reputation that gives its corporate documents strong credibility with banks and counterparties. It is deliberately not positioned as an offshore jurisdiction - and that is precisely why a company in New Zealand can work well for international structures that need a mainstream legal profile.
The main vehicle for foreign founders is the Limited Partnership under the 2008 Act. It is a separate legal person but fiscally transparent: profits flow to the partners and are taxed according to their own residence. With non-resident partners and no New Zealand-source income, there is generally no New Zealand entity-level tax, while a foreign-only LP files only a light annual confirmation. The statutory requirement is a resident general-partner element, which we provide as a service - the price of carrying one of the most trusted flags in the world at partnership-level taxation.
Packages & pricing
Company registration in New Zealand - cost and packages.
01 - LP · LIMITED PARTNERSHIP
Company
from$2,900USD · all-in
Remote company formation in New Zealand includes the partnership agreement, Companies Office filing, government fees, resident general-partner arrangements and the first year of the registered office.
✓Name check and reservation✓Companies Office registration and fees✓Partnership agreement drafted for the structure✓Resident GP element arranged✓Registered office - first year✓Free pre-incorporation consultation
Optional add-ons: NZ foreign trust pairing - scoped individually · apostilled document sets - from $200 · annual renewal - from $1,900/year.
Start with Company →02 - LP · LIMITED PARTNERSHIP
Most popularCompany + Bank Account
from$4,800USD · all-in
A working New Zealand LP with a fintech or bank account - NZD / USD / EUR balances, cards and online banking arranged remotely.
✓Everything in Company✓Account with an international EMI or bank - multi-currency, SWIFT✓Account application and KYC file preparation✓Introduction to 2-3 suitable institutions✓Compliance onboarding support✓Dedicated account manager
Start with Banking →These are starting prices; the final quote is confirmed for the specific case before work begins. Companies Office fees, the registered office and resident general-partner arrangements are itemised in the proposal.
What you can do
Popular reasons to open a company in New Zealand.
New Zealand law does not restrict partners by citizenship, and an LP may conduct almost any lawful international business. Financial services require FSP registration - a separate regulated track that must be assessed independently.
International trading
First-world corporate documentation for cross-border invoicing and contracts with international counterparties.
IT & SaaS
Software and digital services billed worldwide from a highly regarded jurisdiction.
E-commerce & platforms
New Zealand structures are generally familiar to marketplaces and payment providers.
Holding & investment
Passive investments pass through to the partners without a separate entity-level income-tax layer.
Agri & commodity trade
A natural jurisdiction for food, dairy and commodity flows across the Asia-Pacific region.
Wealth & trust pairing
A New Zealand foreign trust may be combined with an LP for foreign-income structures within a registered and regulated legal framework.
Why New Zealand
Key advantages of the jurisdiction.
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0% at LP level for foreign structures
The LP is fiscally transparent, so with foreign partners and foreign-source income there is generally no New Zealand entity-level tax.
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Strong international reputation
New Zealand’s track record for business transparency and low corruption gives its corporate documents credibility that classic offshore jurisdictions often lack.
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Separate legal personality
Unlike a traditional partnership, a New Zealand LP can own assets and enter into contracts in its own name with limited partners fully shielded.
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Minimal filings
For foreign-only LPs, financial reporting in New Zealand does not mean filing public accounts: only an annual confirmation is required, with no public financial statements or mandatory audit.
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Privacy for limited partners
The general partner appears on the public register; limited partners do not.
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English common law
Familiar contracts, familiar courts and English-language documentation throughout.
How it compares
The New Zealand LP alongside the main alternatives.
Canada is often preferred for marketplace structures, the UK LLP publishes accounts, and Ireland offers EU positioning. New Zealand stands out for its reputation, limited-partner privacy and clean corporate profile, although its annual running cost is somewhat higher. Figures current as of 2026.
| Country | Tax for non-residents | Public filings | Signature edge |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Zealand LP | 0% - transparent, foreign income | Annual confirmation only | #1-grade reputation · LP privacy |
| Canada LP | 0% - transparent | None | G7 · marketplace acceptance |
| UK LLP | 0% - transparent | Accounts published | Payments infrastructure |
| Ireland LP | 0% - transparent | None standard | EU registration |
| Singapore LP | 0% - foreign income | Light | Asia hub · higher cost |
New Zealand LP#1-grade reputation · LP privacy
Tax for non-residents0% - transparent, foreign income
Public filingsAnnual confirmation only
Canada LPG7 · marketplace acceptance
Tax for non-residents0% - transparent
Public filingsNone
UK LLPPayments infrastructure
Tax for non-residents0% - transparent
Public filingsAccounts published
Ireland LPEU registration
Tax for non-residents0% - transparent
Public filingsNone standard
Singapore LPAsia hub · higher cost
Tax for non-residents0% - foreign income
Public filingsLight
Requirements
What New Zealand law actually requires.
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Partners - at least one general partner and one limited partner; both may be individuals or companies of any nationality.
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Resident GP element - the general partner must include a New Zealand or Australian resident element. We provide this as a licensed service.
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Capital - there is no minimum contribution; the partners set their own amounts in the partnership agreement.
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Registered office - a registered office in New Zealand is mandatory and included in the package.
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Name - the name must be distinguishable, approved by the Companies Office and end in Limited Partnership or LP.
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Records & confirmation - the partnership agreement and internal registers remain private, while an annual confirmation keeps the Companies Office record current.
How it works
From application to a registered LP - within one to two weeks.
To register a company in New Zealand, the entire process can be completed remotely through legal advisers and the Companies Office. Most partnerships are completed within two weeks, including the resident-GP arrangements.
01Same day
Free consultation
We confirm whether a New Zealand LP fits the project and design the partner structure.
021-2 days
KYC & documents
Passports, proof of address and a short business description; the partnership agreement is prepared.
033-5 days
Resident GP setup
The resident general-partner element is arranged through the licensed provider.
042-5 days
Companies Office filing
The LP is registered and the certificate issued.
053-5 days
Documents & apostille
You receive the certificate, partnership agreement and registers with apostille.
061-3 weeks
Banking
The partnership is introduced to suitable EMIs or banks and supported through account opening.
Quick facts
Legal formLP - separate legal person
Min. capitalNo minimum
Tax for non-residents0% - transparent
Standard timeline1-2 weeks
Public accountsNone for foreign-only LPs
Limited partnersNot on public register
RenewalFrom $1,900/year
The resident-GP element is usually the pacing step in company formation in New Zealand, so it is handled in parallel with preparation of the partnership agreement.
On the ground
On the ground in New Zealand.
Prifinance - New Zealand
Auckland
Auckland, New Zealand
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Partnership specialists
Your setup is run by a team that registers NZ, Canadian and Irish partnerships for international founders every month.
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Resident GP & office included
The statutory resident element and registered office keep the LP compliant while you operate remotely.
03
Banking & compliance help
EMI-first account routes, KYC preparation and annual confirmations handled by one team end to end.
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Also in Hong Kong, London, Dubai & more
A network of offices across Europe, the Gulf and the Americas. One team for your whole international structure.
We also have offices in
Hong Kong
Hong Kong
5/F, Yau Lee Centre, 45 Hoi Yuen Road, Kwun Tong
Vilnius
Lithuania
Gedimino pr. 2
London
United Kingdom
7 Bell Yard
Prague
Czech Republic
Vlkova 532/8, Žižkov
Berlin
Germany
Rankestraße 26
Madeira
Portugal
Rua da Alegria 31, 1F
Budapest
Hungary
Korányi Sándor u. 4
Istanbul
Türkiye
Perpa Ticaret Merkezi, A Blok
Dubai
UAE
33 Level, Al Saqr Business Tower
Toronto
Canada
1110 Finch Avenue West, suite 406
Singapore
Singapore
3 Church Street, #29-68 Samsung Hub
Bangkok
Thailand
Unit P01, Penthouse, VASU1, 1 Sukhumvit 25 Alley
Foshan
China
A-Tower, Yuneng Digital Plaza, 46 Lishui Avenue South
Almaty
Kazakhstan
Republic Square 13
Bishkek
Kyrgyzstan
32 Razzakov Street
Taxation 2026
The New Zealand tax system for a Limited Partnership.
A New Zealand LP does not pay income tax at entity level: profits flow through to the partners and are taxed according to where those partners are resident. With non-resident partners and no New Zealand-source income, there is generally no New Zealand tax and no New Zealand tax return at LP level; the entity files only an annual confirmation with the register.
Entity-level tax - none
The LP is not itself an income-tax payer; New Zealand’s 28% company rate applies to companies, not transparent partnerships.
Partner-level taxation
Each partner reports their share according to the rules of their own tax residence.
NZ-source income
Only income genuinely sourced in New Zealand creates local tax and filing obligations.
GST
Registration is required only for New Zealand trading above the applicable thresholds; export services remain outside the system.
What business taxes in New Zealand matter for an LP
Entity-level income tax0%
Tax on foreign income - non-resident partnersNone
Withholding on partner distributionsNone
Capital gains taxNone - New Zealand has no general CGT
GST - New Zealand trading only15%
Renewal & confirmationsFrom $1,900/year
New Zealand has no general capital gains tax, which remains another notable feature of the local tax system.
Your team
The specialists who'll handle your case.
Eugeniu Bevziuc
Corporate services advisor
Advises clients on company formation, VAT and ongoing compliance, coordinating each step of the setup across the EU.
Alex Danila
Company formation specialist
Your day-to-day contact - coordinates incorporation, documents and the bank introduction, from the first call through to launch.
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Talk to a specialist →FAQ
Common questions about company registration in New Zealand.
Can I open a New Zealand LP without visiting New Zealand?+
Yes. The entire process - from KYC to Companies Office filing - is completed remotely using electronic signatures. Original documents are sent by courier after registration.
How much does it cost?+
Turnkey registration starts from $2,900, including government fees, the partnership agreement, resident general-partner arrangements and the first year of the registered office. Packages with an arranged account start from $4,800.
How is an LP taxed at 0%?+
The partnership is fiscally transparent and does not pay tax itself. Profits belong to the partners, and when the partners are non-residents and the income is earned outside New Zealand, there is generally nothing for New Zealand to tax. The partners report their shares according to their own tax residence.
What is the resident general-partner requirement?+
The law requires the general partner to include a New Zealand or Australian resident element. We provide it as a licensed, ongoing service; you keep full economic ownership and control through the agreement.
How long does registration take?+
Most LPs are completed within 1-2 weeks. Resident-GP arrangements take several days, the Companies Office usually completes registration within another 2-5 days, and apostilled documents follow.
Does a foreign LP file financial statements in New Zealand?+
A foreign-only LP files only an annual confirmation - no public accounts and no mandatory audit. Bookkeeping is kept privately for the partners and banks.
Are the owners public?+
Partially, by design: the general partner appears on the register, limited partners do not. With our GP service in the general role, the limited partners - you - stay off the public record.
What about a New Zealand foreign trust?+
A foreign trust with a non-resident settlor can receive foreign income without New Zealand tax within a registered and regulated framework. Paired with an LP it makes a first-world wealth structure - we build both together.
How does banking work?+
New Zealand retail banks generally prefer businesses with real local substance, so international LPs often use international EMIs offering multi-currency accounts and SWIFT. Local bank accounts become more realistic where genuine New Zealand substance exists.
New Zealand or Canada - which LP?+
The tax logic is similar, but the advantages differ. Canada often wins on marketplace geography and cost, while New Zealand offers stronger reputation positioning, limited-partner privacy and the absence of a general CGT.
Client notes
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