Register an Australian company as an overseas company

The purpose of this guide is to step you through the processes involved in registering an Australian company as an overseas company online. 

This online service provides a simple, timely and cost effective method for company registration.

Step-by-step instructions

Step 1 - Select ‘Form a Company’ from the left hand menu bar on our home page to access the ‘Register an Australian Overseas Company’ service or alternatively select the first link in the name reservation confirmation email.

Step 2 - Enter the Australian company’s ACN (Australian Company Number) next to the appropriate name reservation.

Step 3 - Select ‘Continue’ to verify your company with the Australian Securities & Investments Commission (ASIC).  The name reserved must be identical to the company registered at ASIC.

It will only take a few seconds for ASIC to confirm that your ACN is correct and that both company’s name are identical.

Step 4 - Complete your ‘Contact Details’ and select 'Continue'.

Step 5 - Complete ‘Date Business Commenced’, 'Financial Reporting Month' and 'Annual Return Filing Month' details.

Step 6 - Select ‘Address Details’ and enter the Principal Place of Business in New Zealand, Person Authorised to Accept Service, and the Address for Communication.

Step 7 - Select 'Payment'.

Step 8 - Select 'Register'.

Once all of these steps have been completed we will send you a Certificate of Registration and the company will then appear on the New Zealand Overseas Companies Register.

The Companies Office will send a message to ASIC requesting details of the directors and constitution (if any) details.  Once the information is received these details will be entered on the register and made available to the public.

Further information

The information below explains the data you will need to supply to register an Australian overseas company online.