Law changes to help companies comply with their rules

Legislation passed on 15 May 2020 gives companies relief from certain obligations in their rules that they may not be able to fulfil due to COVID-19. It also enables them to make use of electronic means (including electronic voting and the use of electronic signatures) when their constitution or rules wouldn't normally permit this.

Keeping director details up to date

The name, address and appointment status of your company directors must be kept up to date on the Companies Register.

Filing your annual return

Your annual return, which includes your address, and details of directors and shareholders, must be updated on the Companies Register every year.

Removing a company

When you apply to remove your company from the Companies Register, our guide can help you complete the process.

News and notices

Restoration notice

Notice of intention to restore 40 companies to the Companies Register

Primary Register: Companies Register Published:

Removal notice - section 318(1)(d)

Notice of intention to remove 479 companies from the Companies Register

Primary Register: Companies Register Published:

Consultation on proposed exemptions to Companies Act requirements has closed

The Ministry of Business, Innovation & Employment has finished consultation on behalf of the Registrar of Companies on proposed exemptions from certain requirements in the Companies Act 1993.

Primary Register: Companies Register Published:

Notice of intention to correct the register

Notice of intention to correct the Companies Register for 3 companies

Primary Register: Companies Register Published: