About limited partnerships

Limited partnerships are registered under the Limited Partnerships Act 2008. The registers of limited partnerships and overseas limited partnerships are administered by the NZ Companies Office.

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Registering a limited partnership 2 guides

To register a limited partnership you must complete an application for registration and pay the registration fee.

Maintaining a limited partnership 5 guides

Once your limited partnership is registered, you need to keep the registration current by filing annual returns and keeping partnership name, partner and address details up to date.

Deregistration of a limited partnership 4 guides

If you terminate your limited partnership or ask for it to be deregistered, you must notify us so it can be removed from the Register. The Registrar can also deregister limited partnerships.

Restoring a limited partnership 3 guides

You can apply to the Registrar to have your limited partnership restored to the register. You'll need to provide evidence to support your application.

Forms and fees 2 guides

The forms used to register and maintain limited partnerships, and a schedule of any fees payable.

Overseas limited partnerships 10 guides

Overseas limited partnerships must apply to register within 10 working days of commencing to carry on business in New Zealand, and must meet annual filing requirements to remain registered.