Withdrawing an objection
The steps you take to withdraw an objection
You can withdraw your objection to a company being removed from the Companies Register, but you must provide a reason for withdrawing your objection.
How to withdraw your objection
There are two ways you can withdraw an objection:
- online (if you lodged your objection online), or
- by email (if you objected in writing).
There is no charge for withdrawing an objection.
Withdrawing your objection online
To withdraw an objection online you must have:
- a RealMe® login
- an online account with us.
Log in and follow these steps.
- From the menu, choose Withdraw an existing objection.
- Your existing objections are displayed. If you have more than 1, choose the objection you wish to withdraw.
- Select Withdraw objection.
- Write the reason you want to withdraw your objection in the text box that appears.
- Select Browse or Choose file to upload any supporting documents.
- Select Withdraw objection — this permanently withdraws your objection.
Your withdrawal is automatically accepted. The objection is marked as Withdrawn in the list of objections on your dashboard.
Withdraw an objection to removalWithdrawing your objection by email
To withdraw your objection by email, write to us.
Email: compliance@companies.govt.nz
In your request:
- include the name of the company
- tell us the reason you want to withdraw your objection
- attach any supporting documents.
If you are taking over from the person who originally lodged the objection, send us confirmation that you have authority to withdraw the objection.
We process your request within 5 working days. We will tell you:
- we have withdrawn your objection, or
- why we could not accept your request.
Other guides in
Closing a company
- Before you close your company
- Applying to remove your company from the register
- When the Registrar removes your company
- Objecting to the removal of a company