Verifying a New Zealand-Registered Business
Businesses registered in New Zealand must complete both identity verification and submit supporting documents for account approval.Verification Process
Identity Verification
The account representative must complete:- ID verification
- Selfie submission
This step is completed after the business bank account is successfully linked.
Document Verification
Submit the following documents:- New Zealand Business Number (NZBN)
- Business Registration Document that includes shareholder names
- Supporting documents showing proof of business operations
- A signed Letter of Authorisation (LOA) from a company secretary or director
- Identification documents (with signature, e.g., passport) of both:
- The account representative
- The person signing the LOA
Our Compliance team may request additional documentation depending on your business type or ownership structure.
Common Additional Requirements
- Complex ownership structures → Provide a detailed Beneficial Ownership Structure
- Multiple shareholders or partners → Provide valid ID of any owner/shareholder with 25%+ ownership
- Regulated industries → Submit applicable licenses:
- Passenger Services: P Endorsement on driver’s licence and Transport Service Licence (TSL)
- Alcohol Businesses: On-licence, off-licence, or club licence issued by the Local District Licensing Committee under the Sale and Supply of Alcohol Act 2012
FAQs
How to register a business in New Zealand?
How to register a business in New Zealand?
- Sole Traders / Self-Employed: Apply for an NZBN
- Companies: Business structure guide
- Help & Support: Companies Register Help Centre