Getting support to use the Companies Register
Get help with any technical problems you have using the register, such as uploading documents or searching for companies, directors and shareholders.
- Uploading documents to the Companies Register Find out what file types and sizes you can upload when you use our online services.
- Filing documents with electronic signatures What you need to know about submitting documents using an electronic signature.
- Forgotten your RealMe® username or password How to access your online services account if you've forgotten your RealMe® username or password.
- Searching the Companies Register Find out about your search options and the information we hold about NZ and overseas companies.
- Searching the PPSR from the Companies Register Find out about a company's secured property by searching the PPSR from the Companies Register.
- Searching using other applications Search for NZ and Australian companies on mobile using NZAUConnect, and find out about our APIs.
- NZBN and the Companies Register What the New Zealand Business Number (NZBN) is and how the Companies and NZBN Registers are connected.
- Suppressing a residential address on the register A company director or shareholder who has a protection order granted by the NZ Family Court can apply to have their residential address suppressed on the register.
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
Closing a company
Restoring a company to the register
When your company fails
Managing your online account
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