Generally incorporation of a limited liability company in New Zealand takes as little as 7-10 days provided we have all the information available to us.

 Companies offer businesses an array of benefits, including:

• business friendly environment, lesser bureaucracy and legal restrictions on foreigners;
• quick and simple registration process;
• a shield from downside risk, in the form of limited liability;
• tax advantages and efficiencies; 
• conducive economic climate, high growth potential.

All New Zealand companies are now required to have at least one local Director. However, all shareholders can be foreigners. 

Yes, in New Zealand company information is publicly available. 

Corporate directorship is not allowed. However, a shareholder in your company can be an individual person, a NZ company, or another legal entity, such as an overseas registered company or limited partnership.

New Zealand Limited Liability Companies have no share capital required at the moment of incorporation.

Yes, New Zealand companies must have a physical office (not a virtual office) within a country.