Retirement village fees
Fees we charge and how to pay them
Fees apply for some transactions on the Retirement Villages Register.
In this guide
Registering a new retirement village
| Service | Total excl GST | Total incl GST |
|---|---|---|
| Companies Office registration fee | $782.61 | $900 |
| LINZ standard registration and lodgement fee | $153.04 | $176 |
| LINZ - memorial notice fee (for each notice) | $4.35 | $5 |
Filing an annual return
Your annual return fee is based on the number of units you have.
| Number of units | Total excl GST | Total incl GST |
|---|---|---|
| Less than 34 units | $347.83 | $400 |
| Between 35 and 84 units | $565.22 | $650 |
| More than 85 units | $1,130.43 | $1,300 |
Registering a change of circumstances
There is no Companies Office fee for registering a change of circumstances but if any changes need to be made to the information registered on any computer register held by Land Information New Zealand (LINZ), LINZ fees will apply. For such changes the Registrar of Retirement Villages collects fees on behalf of LINZ.
| LINZ fees | Total excl GST | Total incl GST |
|---|---|---|
| Standard registration and lodgement fee | $153.04 | $176 |
| Memorial notice fee (for each notice) | $4.35 | $5 |
Cancelling a registration
There is no Companies Office fee for cancelling a retirement village's registration, there is however a fee for registering the cancellation with Land Information New Zealand (LINZ). The Registrar of Retirement Villages collects these fees on behalf of LINZ.
| LINZ fee | Total excl GST | Total incl GST |
|---|---|---|
| Standard registration and lodgement fee | $153.04 | $176 |
Payment options
We offer 2 options for paying your fees (by card or direct debit). To pay by direct debit you will need to set up the direct debit facility several days before you need to pay fees for your retirement village.
Last updated September 2025