Closing a company
When your company closes down you need to ask us to remove it from the register. In some cases, the Registrar can remove your company (for example if you haven’t complied with your obligations under the Companies Act 1993).
- Before you close your company What you need to do before you apply to remove your company from the Companies Register.
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Applying to remove your company from the register
A step by step guide on applying to remove your company from the register. Includes the information and documents you need to provide.
- When the Registrar removes your company Why the Registrar can remove your company from the Companies Register and how to object.
- Objecting to the removal of a company If you object to the removal of a company, you must do it online and within 20 working days.
- Withdrawing an objection You can withdraw your objection to a company being removed from the register online or by email.
Other help topics
Before you start a company
Starting a company
Keeping company details up to date
Shares and shareholders
Company directors
Filing annual returns
Complying with the law
Financial reporting
Amalgamations
Managing an overseas company in New Zealand
Restoring a company to the register
When your company fails
Managing your online account
Getting support to use the Companies Register
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