You can only register a shareholder in your company if they're: an individual person. an NZ company, or. another legal entity, such as an overseas registered company or limited partnership.
There are strict residency and legal requirements governing who can be a director of a New Zealand company. All New Zealand companies must have at least one director who lives in: New Zealand, or. Australia, and who is a director of a company incorporated in Australia.
At least one shareholder. Unlike for directors, there is no residency requirements for shareholders. The rights and powers of the shareholders are laid out in the Act and may be modified to the extent allowed by the Act by the company's constitution (if it has one).
A Director's Consent is a legal requirement under the Corporations Act before someone is appointed as a director of a company. The potential director must give the company a signed consent to act as a director before they are appointed. The company must keep this Director's Consent.
For key company decisions, a company often needs to seek the approval of its board of directors or shareholders. A company resolution is formal approval of certain decisions made by the board or company shareholders who are entitled to vote on the matter at hand.
Residency requirements IRS rules restrict ownership in an S Corp to “allowable shareholders” and specifically prohibit non-resident aliens from owning shares.
Entrepreneur Work Visa If you're granted this visa, you can come to New Zealand to buy or set up your own business in an initial 12-month start-up stage, then work in that business for up to 3 years. If your business is successful, you may be eligible to apply for residence.
To register a new shareholder, log in to your online services account, enter the company name, company number or New Zealand Business Number (NZBN) and follow these steps. On the Company summary screen, select the Shareholdings tab. Select Update details and check the box on the Continue on the Acknowledgement screen.
I hereby consent to act as a director of the Company with effect from the date of this letter. I am not, nor have I been, disqualified from acting as a director of a company, nor have I performed any acts, nor are there any circumstances, pursuant to which I could be so disqualified.