How to Register a Business Name in NZ. How to Reserve a Name. How to Start a Business in New Zealand

How to Register a Business Name in NZ. How to Reserve a Name. How to Start a Business in New Zealand

How to Register a Business or Company Name in NZ. How to Reserve a Business Name. How to Start a Business in New Zealand. When you start a business, you will have to decide what you will call your new venture, and you’ll need to apply and reserve the name you’ve chosen for it. The actual process to reserve and register a business or company name in NZ is extremely straight forward.

0:00 Start
0:51 Choosing the Name
1:15 Trading Name and Business Name
2:04 Registering an Overseas Based Company
2:14 Checking the Name is Available
2:52 Using the ONECheck Website
3:37 What to Check on ONECheck
3:56 Trademark Check
4:28 Professional Advisors

Resource links:
NZ Companies Act 1993
http://legislation.govt.nz/act/public/1993/0105/188.0/DLM319570.html#DLM320463

Companies Register
https://companies-register.companiesoffice.govt.nz/

RealMe
https://www.realme.govt.nz/

ONECheck
https://www.business.govt.nz/onecheck/

The How to Buy a Business Right Guide: https://youtu.be/8ZGQ6kTyIuo

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How to Start a Business in New Zealand: https://youtu.be/pIw4nq0bHig

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12 Comments

  1. Lole Jay on February 18, 2022 at 11:00 pm

    thanks so much this very help as, with our business..



  2. Tayla Hearn on February 18, 2022 at 11:01 pm

    Hi there, thanks so much for your videos. I am wanting to start a business as a sole trader but I would like to use a business name. How can I reserve my business name if I am not registering as a company?



  3. Kelly Takurua on February 18, 2022 at 11:03 pm

    Thank you, this has been very helpful



  4. Jason Laine on February 18, 2022 at 11:03 pm

    Cheers, Pete. Ive binge-watched lots of your videos.
    Ive registered a company called Electric Avenue Racing. If I shorten it to Electric Avenue do you think those guys running the festival in NZ are going to have a problem? We aren’t in the same field of work after all.



  5. Jaden taniwha on February 18, 2022 at 11:10 pm

    Thank you heaps Peter for your knowledge and experience.Very informative content that i will learn from as i look to start my own business.I will definitley watch your other videos Thanks again 🤝🏿



  6. Peter Nola on February 18, 2022 at 11:15 pm

    You might also want to watch
    How to register for GST: https://youtu.be/T1SxmcZET5o
    Which Business Entity to Use: https://youtu.be/eM2QIxSl7Lw



  7. djekna on February 18, 2022 at 11:18 pm

    Bravo Pero! Helps a lot!



  8. Ioana Marsters on February 18, 2022 at 11:18 pm

    Can you be a sole trader for one business and be apart of a Limited liability as well?



  9. Ioana Marsters on February 18, 2022 at 11:23 pm

    Or would it be better to be trading as a business under a company



  10. Isaac Tareha on February 18, 2022 at 11:30 pm

    Enjoying the content mate , I’m interested in speaking to someone regarding the potential legal implications of going with the current name I have chosen for my Business. Is there anyone you could recommend to help with this issue ? Cheers !



  11. Trinity Faamatau on February 18, 2022 at 11:42 pm

    Love your videos! Super easy to understand. Quick question, I’m starting a clothing brand/business as a Sole Trader but I also want to register my brand name and trademark. Am I able to do this without with registering as a company?



  12. Gudchi Feet on February 18, 2022 at 11:44 pm

    If i were to use my youtube name "Gucci Feet" is that possible?? or maybe "GucciFeet" without a space in between?