Starting a Business
The Ministry promotes measures to improve the quality of the government's regulatory process and provides government with advice on minimising compliance costs to New Zealand business.
We also provide the government with advice on the creation of an economic and regulatory environment which promotes the development and success of small and medium enterprises. We provide advice and research on SME issues related to business assistance, access to capital and best business practice.
There are many government and support services available for start-up businesses. The primary sources of such assistance are the New Zealand government business site (www.business.govt.nz) and the New Zealand Trade and Enterprise website.
Through the Companies Office, the Ministry streamlines the process of registering a company. The online service allows you reserve a company name and incorporate a company quickly and easily.
Getting Started
There are a number of services to assist during businesses during the start-up phase.
Training Support
The www.business.govt.nz portal is the whole-of-government business portal designed to make it easier to run your business. It provides information and a gateway to business resources.
Gaining Expertise
The www.business.govt.nz portal is the whole-of-government business portal designed to make it easier to run your business. It provides information and a gateway to business resources.
Business Compliance
The Ministry has responsibility for promoting measures to improve the quality of the government's regulatory process and provides government with advice on measures to minimise compliance costs to New Zealand business.
Company Registration
The Ministry is responsible for the registration and maintenance of documents which are specified by various statutes.
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